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defence
noun
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Divide defence into syllables:

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:

refugeteamprotectionsecurityguardshelterdefenseresistancedenialcover
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Antonyms for defence:

onslaughtstormingcrusadedescentassailingrushassaultattackchargestrike
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