Synonyms of defense

Antonyms of defense

Collocations of defense

strong defense
Frequency: 80 %

The team's strong defense helped them win the game.

defense strategy
Frequency: 75 %

The general devised a new defense strategy to counter the enemy's attacks.

defense attorney
Frequency: 70 %

The defense attorney argued for his client's innocence in court.

defense mechanism
Frequency: 65 %

Her sarcasm was just a defense mechanism to protect herself.

national defense
Frequency: 60 %

The government allocated more funds for national defense.

Idiomatic Expressions for defense

  • Phrase: line of defense
    Meaning: a series of defensive measures or strategies to protect against a threat
    Usage: The firewall is the first line of defense against cyber attacks.