defence - Meaning in Marathi

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defence - Meaning in Marathi

defence Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of defence in English

defence noun

1. the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury

   Synonyms

   defense, defense

   बचाव, समर्थन, संरक्षण

   Examples

   • "a good boxer needs a good defense"
   • "defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem"
2. protection from harm

   Synonyms

   defense, defense

   परित्राण, ...Subscribe

   Example

   • "sanitation is the best defense against disease"
3. (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

   Synonyms

   defense, defense, defensive measure

   Examples

   • "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"
   • "they were developed for the defense program"
4. a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

   Synonyms

   defense, defense, demurrer, denial

   Example

   • "he gave evidence for the defense"
5. a structure used to defend against attack

   Synonyms

   defense, defense, defensive structure

   Example

   • "the artillery battered down the defenses"
6. the justification for some act or belief

   Synonyms

   defense, defense, vindication

   Example

   • "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory"
7. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

   Synonyms

   defense, defense, refutation

   Examples

   • "his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"
   • "in defense he said the other man started it"
8. an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack

   Synonyms

   defence force, defense force, defense, defense

   Example

   • "he joined the defense against invasion"
9. the defendant and his legal advisors collectively

   Synonyms

   defense lawyers, defense team, defense, defense

   Example

   • "the defense called for a mistrial"
10. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

    Synonyms

    defending team, defense, defense

    Example

    • "his teams are always good on defense"
11. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

    Synonyms

    defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense mechanism, defense reaction, defense, defense

Synonyms of defence

• defense
• defense
• defense, defensive measure
• defense, demurrer, denial
• defense, defensive structure
• defense, vindication
• defense, refutation
• defence force, defense, defense force
• defense, defense lawyers, defense team
• defending team, defense
• defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defense mechanism, defense reaction

Antonyms of defence

offence, offense

More matches for defence

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