defense
noun
/dɪˈfɛns/
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/ˈdiːˌfɛns/
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- The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
- Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
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försvar,
värn
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- An argument in support or justification of something.
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försvar
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defensive
adjective
/dəˈfen.səv/
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/dɪˈfen.sɪv/
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/dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/
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- Performed so as to minimise risk.
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defensiv
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- Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
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lättretad
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defensive
noun
/dəˈfen.səv/
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/dɪˈfen.sɪv/
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/dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/
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- A means, attitude or position of defense.
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