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/dɪˈfɛns/ · noun
The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury..
In cases of defence ’tis best to weigh The enemy more mighty than he seems:
And nothing ’gainst Time’s scythe can make defence Save breed, to brave him when he takes thee hence.
As governments and health officials continue to flip-flop on vaccine age requirements, and anti-vaxxers spread falsehoods through social media and protests, the vaxxie might just be a powerful line of defence against vaccine hesitancy.
Speak of my lameness, and I straight will halt, Against thy reasons making no defence.
In Hodgson's defence, it must be stated that in large parts this was a vibrant, energetic performance with the emphasis almost exclusively on attack.
But the Danes remained resolute in defence - largely thanks to a spirited display by captain Daniel Agger - and they went ahead with their first meaningful attack.
The most persistent tormentor was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who scored a hat-trick in last month’s corresponding fixture in Iceland. His ability to run at defences is instantly striking, but it is his clever use of possession that has persuaded some shrewd judges that he is an even better prospect than Theo Walcott.
Department of Defence
Use defence when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Defence means The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury..
Common synonyms include vindication, denial, refutation, demurrer.
Possible antonyms include offence, offense, prosecution.
In cases of defence ’tis best to weigh The enemy more mighty than he seems:
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