defence

Protection of a country from external threats.

A powerful and effective form of protection.

Protection against attack by aircraft.

An innate mechanism for protection.

Used in legal or sports contexts to mean a reliable and strong argument or strategy.

Protection that works well against attack.

Used in legal or sports contexts to mean an effective argument or strategy.

The organization and training of civilians to protect themselves in case of attack or natural disaster.

Protection of a country's territory from external threats.

Measures taken to protect a coastline from erosion or attack.

Sufficient protection against attack.

A country's military strategy involving the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.

Structures built to protect land from flooding by the sea.

A legal argument that the defendant is not responsible for their actions due to mental illness.

Protection of a country's specific land area.

The body's natural ability to fight disease.

Protection around the outer boundary of an area.

A lawyer specializing in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal activity.

An automatic psychological process that protects an individual against anxiety.

Protection from a specific threat.

In order to protect someone or something.

To make a defence stronger.

To provide resistance or an argument against an attack or accusation.

To speak or act in order to support and protect someone who is being criticized.

To make a defence better.

To suddenly and quickly speak or act to protect someone from criticism.

To hurry to speak or act to protect someone from criticism.

To quickly speak or act to protect someone from criticism.

To support or strengthen a defence.