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Synonyms for Defenceless & Similar Words

Definition of defenceless

adverb
  1. without defense; "the child was standing in the middle of the crossfire, defenselessly"
adjective
  1. lacking protection or support; "a defenseless child"
  2. lacking weapons for self-defense

3 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for defenceless?
Synonyms for defenceless include: unarmed, vulnerable, defenseless.
How many synonyms does defenceless have?
Defenceless has 3 synonyms.

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