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defenceless
adjective
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Divide defenceless into syllables:

de · fence · less

How to pronounce defenceless:

Definition of defenceless:

defenceless (adjective):
vulnerable
adjective. lacking weapons for self-defense.

Synonyms for defenceless:

nakedvulnerableunprotectedendangeredhelplessexposed

Antonyms for defenceless:

insurmountableunbeatableindomitablesecureimpregnablesafeunconquerableimpassableindestructibledefensible
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