Antonym: offence, prosecution. Similar words: sit on the fence, deference, defend, defense, defender, defensive, defendant, indefensible. Meaning: [dɪ'fens] 
n. 1. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires 2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring 3. the defendant and his legal advisors collectively 4. an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack 5. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions 6. the justification for some act or belief 7. a structure used to defend against attack 8. a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him 9. military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies 10. protection from harm.
n. 1. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires 2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring 3. the defendant and his legal advisors collectively 4. an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack 5. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions 6. the justification for some act or belief 7. a structure used to defend against attack 8. a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him 9. military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies 10. protection from harm. 
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31) Leading opponents of the proposed cuts in defence spending will meet later today.
32) The Ministry of Defence has the power of veto over all British arms exports.
33) During the trial, the prosecution was accused of withholding crucial evidence from the defence.
34) The announcement was made in a communique issued by the Defence Minister.
35) The Prime Minister seems to be trying to rehabilitate the former defence secretary.
36) The president held an emergency meeting to discuss military strategy with his defence commanders yesterday.
37) The defence lawyer made an eloquent plea for his client's acquittal.
38) Britain has allied itself with other western powers for trade and defence.
39) The government has announced plans to to cut back on defence spending by 10% next year.
40) Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off.
41) What points can be raised in defence of this argument?
42) She made a vigorous speech in defence of her boyfriend.
43) He said that he killed the man in self defence.
44) In Britain, the defence of the country has historically been left to the navy.
45) As usual , the lion's share of the budget is for defence.
46) He leapt to his friend's defence.
47) He has been brought in to strengthen the defence.
48) The immune system is the body's defence against infection.
49) HMS Warspite was decommissioned as part of defence cuts.
50) But I've never played in a defence position.
51) The team excels at turning defence into attack.
52) Coastal defence is a costly business.
53) A new minister of defence had been appointed.
54) The lawyer produced a clever defence of his client.
55) Nobody spoke out in his defence.
56) The Government has cut back on defence spending.
57) Pain acts as a natural defence mechanism.
58) BBC leaders rallied to his defence.
59) Ms Hawley was appearing for the defence.
60) He produced a stout defence of the car business.
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