Self-Defense Terminology

adjective describing someone or something that is not carrying a weapon or is not equipped with arms

• The civilian was found to be unarmed during the investigation.
• I heard that the suspect was unarmed when the police arrived.
• The guy was lucky he was unarmed, otherwise things could have gotten messy.
• In the battle of wits, he felt unarmed and unprepared for the debate.

verb to prevent or protect against something harmful or dangerous

• The security system was installed to ward off potential intruders.
• I always carry pepper spray with me to ward off any creeps.
• I use garlic to ward off vampires.
• She surrounded herself with positive energy to ward off negative thoughts.

noun a weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force, typically making a characteristic loud, sharp noise

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• The police confiscated several illegal guns during the raid.
• I heard that John owns a few guns for hunting.
• Some people think carrying guns is cool, but it's really not.
• Her words were like guns, piercing through his heart with every sentence.