defence

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The action of protecting or defending; the state of being protected.

  - "The army was on defence during the invasion."
  - "He went on the defence when accused."
  - "The defence lawyer cross-examined the witness."

• Noun

  A structure intended to protect against attack, damage, or other hazards.

  - "The castle was a strong defence against enemy attacks."
  - "The firewall is a defence against malware."
  - "The umbrella is a defence against rain."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈfɛns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89033096"

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Antonyms

offence , offense

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defence
offence , appliance , advice , reprise , surprise

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Variants

List of all variants of defence that leads to same result
defence , defenceman , defences , defencmen , defense , defenseman

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Forms

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Defences, Defending, Defenceless

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Etymology

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Old French 'defence' from 'deffendre' - to protect, keep safe.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'defence' comes from the Old French 'defence', meaning 'to protect, keep safe'.

2. The term 'defence mechanism' refers to the body's natural response to stress or injury.

3. The term 'defence budget' refers to the amount of money a government allocates towards military spending.

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Related Concepts

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1. Offence: The action of making an attack or causing injury or damage.

2. Attack: An aggressive action taken against an enemy or opponent.

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Culture

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Defence has been used extensively in literature, particularly in war and military contexts. It is a central theme in many works of literature, including 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy and 'All Quiet on the Western Front' by Erich Maria Remarque. Defence is also a common theme in art, with many paintings depicting defensive structures such as castles and fortresses.

How to Memorize "defence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a shield being held up to protect against an attack.
   - Visualize a fortified castle with walls and towers.
   - Think of a group of soldiers standing in formation, ready to defend their territory.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a protective shield.
   - Think of a fortified castle when you hear the word 'defence'.
   - Associate the word with the idea of protecting and keeping safe.

3. mnemonics
   

   - D - Defend
   - E - Enemy
   - F - Fight
   - E - Endanger
   - N - Neutralize
   - C - Counter
   - E - Eliminate

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