Definitions for defense

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defense de·fense

Spelling: [dih-fens or especially for 7, 9, dee-fens]

IPA: /dɪˈfɛns or especially for 7, 9, ˈdi fɛns/

Defense is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 77 anagrams from letters in defense (deeefns).

Definitions for defense

noun

1. resistance against attack; protection:
2. something that defends, as a fortification, physical or mental quality, or medication:
3. the defending of a cause or the like by speech, argument, etc.:
4. a speech, argument, etc., in vindication:
5. Law. the denial or pleading of the defendant in answer to the claim or charge that has been made. the proceedings adopted by a defendant, or the defendant's legal agents, for defending against the charges that have been made. a defendant and his or her counsel.
6. Psychology. defense mechanism (def 2).
7. Sports. the practice or art of defending oneself or one's goal against attack, as in fencing, boxing, soccer, or football. the team attempting to thwart the attack of the team having the ball or puck. the players of a team who line up in their own defensive zone. the positions on the field, ice, etc., taken by such players.
8. (initial capital letter). Also called Defense Department. Informal. the Department of Defense.

verb (used with object)

1. Sports. to defend against (an opponent, play, or tactic).

Origin of defense

1250-1300; Middle English Old French Late Latin dēfēnsa a forbidding, noun use of feminine of past participle of Latin dēfendere to defend; replacing Middle English

Examples for defense

The military commission this week was to focus on the alleged FBI infiltration of one of the defense teams.

Patrick, who is openly gay and escaped the church with Fenner, is coming to their defense.

If Robert possessed his acknowledgment he would have no defense to make.

We must acquire proficiency in defense and display stamina in purpose.

But, but … there was a token black girl in the background, Target cried in its defense!

There was no especial change in the girl's voice as she answered his defense.

When my husband and I asked to see the report, we were told we could purchase the report for $30,000 from the defense.

Among other things, the bill appropriates $1.1 trillion in funding—including over $550 billion for the Department of defense.

The Inspector seized on the one flaw left him for defense against her indictment.

Peace can be contributed to by respect for our ability in defense.