Synonyms of defense
8 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for defense is safeguard. Other synonyms of defense are defence, fortification, guard, preservation and protection. The opposite of defense is offense.
Synonyms and similar words for defense
nounMore synonyms
- defence
- fortification
- guard
- preservation
- protection
- safeguardSomething that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
- shield
- ward
Opposite of defense
nounMore antonyms
- offenseA crime or sin.
- prosecution
- attack
Meaning of defense
- noun The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
- noun A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
- noun The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
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Questions about synonyms of defense
- What is another word for defense?
- Defense has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as safeguard, defence, fortification, guard, preservation, protection, shield and ward.
- What is the opposite of defense?
- The opposite of defense is offense. Other antonyms of defense are attack.
- What does defense mean?
- Defense means the action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
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