Synonyms for Defenseless
Definition of defenseless
adverb
- without defense; "the child was standing in the middle of the crossfire, defenselessly"
adjective
- lacking protection or support; "a defenseless child"
- having no protecting or concealing cover; "naked to mine enemies"- Shakespeare
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "defenseless"
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"Defenseless" in song lyrics
See how defenseless is used in real songs:
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"Check mate, game over, all your mens defenseless"
Boot Camp Clik — Bubblin' Up -
"Just another homie picking on the defenseless"
k-os — Valhalla -
"According to the laws of the land we're defenseless"
M.C. Shan — Time for Us to Defend Ourselves