noun🔗ShareDéfenses, protectionThe action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury."The castle's high walls and strong towers were its main defenses against invaders. "Les hauts murs et les tours solides du château constituaient ses principales défenses contre les envahisseurs.actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfenses, protectionsAnything employed to oppose attack(s)."The castle's tall walls and strong gates served as its main defenses against invaders. "Les hauts murs et les solides portes du château servaient de principales défenses contre les envahisseurs.militarywarweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfense, justificationAn argument in support or justification of something."The lawyer presented strong defenses of her client, arguing he was not at the scene of the crime. "L'avocat a présenté de solides arguments de défense pour son client, affirmant qu'il n'était pas sur les lieux du crime.politicslawmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfense, arméeGovernment policy or (infra)structure related to the military."Department of Defense"Ministère de la DéfensegovernmentmilitarywarnationpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInterdiction, défenseA prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance."The town's defenses against new construction near the river aim to prevent flooding. "Les interdictions de la ville concernant les nouvelles constructions près de la rivière visent à prévenir les inondations.lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
