defenses

Meanings

• noun

  The act of defending or protecting; the state of being defended.

  - "The army provided a strong defense against the enemy."
  - "The defense attorney cross-examined the witness."

• noun

  A structure intended to protect against attack, invasion, or damage.

  - "The castle was a formidable defense against enemy forces."
  - "The concrete barrier was an effective defense against car bombs."

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Antonyms

offense

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defenses
offenses , appliances , advances

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Variants

List of all variants of defenses that leads to same result
defense , defenseless , defenselessly , defenselessness , defenselessnesses , defenses , defensed , defensing , civil defense , civil defenses , cyber defense , cyber defenses , cyberdefense , cyberdefenses , self-defense , self-defenses , zone defense , zone defenses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'defendre' meaning 'to protect, shield, defend'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'defenses' is derived from the Latin word 'defensa', meaning 'a protecting, guarding, or shielding'.

2. In the context of legal proceedings, a defense is a set of reasons or excuses given by a defendant to explain why they should not be held liable for a crime.

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Related Concepts

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1. offense: Offense and defense are two fundamental concepts in many areas, including sports, law, and warfare.

2. fortification: Fortifications are structures built to strengthen and defend a place.

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Culture

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Defenses have been used throughout history to protect people, places, and ideas. They are a fundamental aspect of warfare and have been depicted in literature, art, and music. For example, Homer's 'Iliad' describes the Trojan War and the elaborate defenses of Troy.

How to Memorize "defenses"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shield or a wall protecting people or a place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'defenses' with the words 'protect' and 'shield'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Defend Yourself' to remember the meaning of defenses.

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