noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   self-defence uncountable
2. 2
   the act of defending yourself wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

avoidance reactiondefencedefensedefense in depthdefense mechanismdefenses

Example

More examples

"Some people buy guns for self-protection."

Etymology

From self- + protection.

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