Self-Defense Vocabulary

noun fighting between armed forces

verb to fight or contend against

• The soldiers were trained in hand-to-hand combat techniques.
• The fighters were ready to combat any threat.
• Let's go out and combat those bullies together.
• She used her intelligence to combat ignorance in the community.

noun a small firearm designed to be held in one hand

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• The police officer drew his pistol to apprehend the suspect.
• I keep a pistol in my nightstand for protection.
• He whipped out his piece, a shiny new pistol.
• Her words were like a loaded pistol, ready to fire at any moment.

noun a type of handgun with a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers for bullets

• The detective found a revolver at the crime scene and immediately secured it for evidence.
• I can't believe he pulled out a revolver during the argument!
• He whipped out his piece, a shiny revolver, and everyone went silent.
• Her words were like a loaded revolver, ready to shoot down anyone who dared to challenge her.