defense
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2.0
- noun
- /dɪˈfɛns/
- US
- The team's defense prevented the opponents from scoring any points in the entire game.
- offense and defense
- a good defense
- team on defense
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- And when you're all you're doing is playing defense in any sport, it doesn't end well.
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- The Dallas Cowboys were historically horrible on defense the year before they drafted him.
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Examples
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Let's play some defense!
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But defense wins the game.
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...clearly in the defense that does not give up the big plays.
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Somebody to boss the defense about.
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We're like the second line of defense.
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They moved me to defense last year.
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You're in fourth place, but you gotta play defense.
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If I agree to be assistant coach, I run the defense using my formations.
Fiction book (2000) -
Iraqi soldiers on the first line of defense had no chemical warfare suits or even gas masks.
Academic text (1991) -
From a pile of newspapers on the table, the front page was facing me: "Defenses Collapse in Gorazde."
Fiction book (2002)
Synonyms
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4.4
A group of players who defend behind the main line in a team sport
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2.3
The team trying to stop the other team from scoring
Antonyms
Compounds
- Formal
151
4.6
The person in the United States government who is in charge of the military and advises the President
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3.4
A part of the United States government that protects the country and manages the military
- Formal
71
3.5
A United States government office that protects national security and manages the armed forces
- Specialized
53
3.9
Weapons and other equipment used to protect a country or area from attack
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3.8
A group of soldiers and other people trained to protect a country from attack
- Specialized
27
4.2
Systems and weapons that protect a place from enemy aircraft or missiles
- Specialized
26
5.1
A company that makes weapons, equipment, or provides services for a country's military
- Specialized
17
4.6
A set of weapons and radar that find and stop enemy missiles before they hit
- Specialized
10
5.3
A mental way a person uses without thinking to reduce strong anxious feelings
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3.9
A part of the United States government that gives military information to help plan operations and buy weapons
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3.8
The army, navy, and air force of Israel working together to protect the country
- Specialized
6
4.1
A physical trait or behavior that helps animals and plants avoid harm
A U.S. government group that builds new tools and systems for the military
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3.9
A United States government department that protects the country's security and runs the armed forces
- Specialized
1
4.3
Actions to protect people and places from harmful bacteria, viruses and toxins
- Formal
1
4.4
A United States agency that provides and moves supplies for the armed forces and other government groups worldwide
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7.1
A part of the U.S. Department of Defense that develops and coordinates systems to stop long-range missiles
- Specialized
1
4.4
Actions and equipment used to protect people and deal with attacks or accidents involving dangerous chemicals
- Specialized
1
6.1
A way of protecting an area from enemy planes or missiles using weapons and electronic systems to stop them
- Formal
1
9.9
A legal argument that someone was only following orders and not responsible for war crimes
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6.8
A part of the U.S. military that runs and protects computer and communication systems for top leaders
- Literature
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9.9
A legal argument that tries to confuse people by giving silly points not related to the case
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3.5
The ability to protect yourself from physical harm using simple fighting moves
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9.9
An illegal armed group in Colombia formed in 1997 that fought and sold drugs
- Specialized
1
4.8
Actions and plans to protect people and places from attacks using harmful germs
- Specialized
1
8.1
A mental process done without thinking that reduces worry about uncomfortable feelings
- Specialized
1
3.7
A program that protects computers and networks from harmful software
- Specialized
1
6.7
A plan a company uses to stop another company from taking control
- Specialized
1
6.7
A set of carefully planned military actions using strong positions and clear communications before fighting the enemy
- Specialized
1
6.8
A quick setup of troops and barriers to hold ground when time is short
- Specialized
A missile system on a ship that defends it from close incoming missiles or planes
- Specialized
Actions and plans to protect people from attacks using germs that cause disease
A U.S. Department of Defense center that collects and shares scientific and technical reports with government agencies and contractors
- Specialized
Steps that protect people and buildings from enemy air attack without fighting back
A former illegal armed group in Colombia that used violence and sold drugs
A right-wing armed group in Colombia that deals in drugs and uses violence
How Effective
Surface Forms
Etymology
Defense comes from de- meaning 'away' and fend meaning 'to push or strike'. In sport the defense are the players whose job is to 'fend off' the other team and stop them from scoring.