noun (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
— synonyms: defense_mechanism, defense_reaction, defence_mechanism, defence_reaction, defense
noun (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.
— synonyms: defense, defending_team
noun the defendant and his legal advisors collectively.
— synonyms: defense, defense_team, defense_lawyers
noun an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack.
— synonyms: defense, defense_force, defence_force
noun the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions.
— synonyms: refutation, defense
noun the justification for some act or belief.
— synonyms: defense, vindication
noun a structure used to defend against attack.
— synonyms: defensive_structure, defense
noun a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him.
— synonyms: defense, denial, demurrer
noun (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies.
— synonyms: defense, defensive_measure
noun protection from harm.
— synonyms: defense
noun the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury.
— synonyms: defense