defence
nounHow many syllables in defence?
There are 2 syllables in the word defence.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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