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defenses

The word “defenses” has 3 syllables: de-fens-es

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfɛn.sɪz/

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In the thesaurus, “defenses” has 46 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for defenses along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for defenses

Antonyms for defenses

Meanings of defenses

  • noun
    1. The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
    2. Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
    3. An argument in support or justification of something.
    4. Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
    5. A prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.

Example Sentences

  • The army reinforced its defenses along the border.
  • Her emotional defenses went up whenever someone mentioned the past.
  • The team’s defenses crumbled under pressure in the final quarter.
  • Lawyers prepared their defenses ahead of the trial.
  • Natural defenses like mountains and rivers protected the ancient city.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defenses, such as: acknowledgements, acknowledgments, aegises, aggressions, alibis, ammunitions, apologies.

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