Self-Defense

Synonyms of self-defense

• self-preservation
• self-protection
• personal safety

Antonyms of self-defense

• assault
• attack
• offense

Collocations of self-defense

self-defense skills

Frequency: 75 %

He honed his self-defense skills through years of practice.

self-defense techniques

Frequency: 70 %

She enrolled in a class to learn self-defense techniques.

self-defense training

Frequency: 65 %

He dedicated himself to self-defense training to feel more confident.

self-defense mechanism

Frequency: 60 %

Her quick reflexes were her self-defense mechanism in dangerous situations.

self-defense tool

Frequency: 50 %

Pepper spray is a common self-defense tool used for protection.

Idiomatic Expressions for self-defense

• Phrase: self-defense mechanism
  Meaning: a psychological strategy used to protect oneself from emotional harm or stress
  Usage: Her tendency to avoid confrontation is a self-defense mechanism she developed after a traumatic experience.