"Defense" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"defense" Definition
- [uncountable] the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc.
- [countable, uncountable] something that provides protection against attack from enemies, the weather, illness, etc.
- [uncountable] the organization of the people and systems that are used by a government to protect a country from attack
- [countable] something that is said or written in order to support something
- [countable, usually singular] what is said in court to prove that a person did not commit a crime; the act of presenting this argument in court
- [singular + singular or plural verb] the lawyer or lawyers whose job is to prove in court that a person did not commit a crime
- /dɪˈfens/ /ˈdiːfens/ [singular, uncountable] the players who must prevent the other team from scoring; the position of these players on the sports field
- [countable] a contest, game, etc. in which the previous winner or winners compete in order to try to win again
"defense" Synonyms & Antonyms
"defense" synonyms:
- armour,
- armor,
- defence,
- ammunition,
- cover,
- guard,
- protection,
- resistance,
- safeguard,
- fortification,
- immunity,
- safeguarding,
- security,
- shield,
- stronghold,
- weapon,
- aegis,
- buckler,
- deterrence
"defense" antonyms:
- assault,
- offense,
- attack,
- offence,
- strike,
- blitz,
- offensive,
- onslaught,
- raid,
- incursion,
- assailing,
- barrage,
- push,
- assailment,
- descent,
- crusade,
- rush,
- blitzkrieg,
- storming