defences

defence[ di'fensis ]

• n.
  • (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

    同义词：defense mechanismdefense reactiondefence mechanismdefence reactiondefense

  • (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

    同义词：defensedefending team

  • the defendant and his legal advisors collectively

    同义词：defensedefense teamdefense lawyers

  • an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack

    同义词：defensedefense forcedefence force

  • the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

    同义词：refutationdefense

  • the justification for some act or belief

    同义词：defensevindication

  • a structure used to defend against attack

    同义词：defensive structuredefense

  • a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

    同义词：defensedenialdemurrer

  • military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

    同义词：defensedefensive measure

  • protection from harm

    同义词：defense