defence

noun

How many syllables in defence?

There are 2 syllables in the word defence.

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de · fence

How to pronounce defence:

Definition of defence:

defence (noun):: something that provides such resistance; (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.

Synonyms for defence:

cover

defence force

defence mechanism

defence reaction

defending team

defense

defense force

defense lawyers

defense mechanism

defense reaction

defense team

defensive measure

defensive structure

demurrer

denial

guard

immunity

protection

refuge

refutation

resistance

safeguard

security

shelter

team

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Antonyms for defence:

advance

assailing

assailment

assault

attack

barrage

blitz

blitzkrieg

charge

crusade

descent

incursion

offence

offense

offensive

onslaught

push

raid

rush

storming

strike

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