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defense noun

  /dɪˈfɛns/ , /ˈdiːˌfɛns/
  • The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
  • Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
 défense

defensive adjective

  /dəˈfen.səv/ , /dɪˈfen.sɪv/ , /dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/
  • Intended for defence; protective.
 défensif, defendant

defensively adverb

  /dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/
  • In a defensive manner.
 défensivement

defensible

défendable
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