Defense Definition
defense
- noun
- (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"
- protection from harm; "sanitation is the best defense against disease"
- (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense"
- the justification for some act or belief; "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory"
- (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
- the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947
- the defendant and his legal advisors collectively; "the defense called for a mistrial"
- the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions; "his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"; "in defense he said the other man started it"
- an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack; "he joined the defense against invasion"
- a structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses"
- a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him; "he gave evidence for the defense"
- the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury; "a good boxer needs a good defense"; "defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem"
"Defense" in song lyrics
See how defense is used in real songs:
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"My mind is my defense"
9th Prince — Tell a Friend -
"and didn't have the best defense"
Artifacts f/ Redman — Cummin Thru Ya F--kin' Block -
"Your incongruence was my best defense"
Atoms Family — Small Violins
Words that rhyme with defense
Usage tips for "defense"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "defense" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for defense to find words that pair well.