Defence, n. [Written also Defense.]
- 1. Defending, protecting, protection, guarding, maintaining, maintenance, holding.
- 2. Protection, guard, buckler, shield, bulwark, fortification, tower of strength.
- 3. Vindication, justification, apology, plea, excuse.
Defenceless, a. Unprotected, exposed, weak, helpless, unshielded, unguarded, unarmed.
Defend, v. a.
- 1. Guard, shield, secure from danger, secure from attack. See protect.
- 2. Vindicate, assert, maintain, uphold, justify, espouse, plead.
Defender, n.
- 1. Asserter, pleader, maintainer, upholder.
- 2. Champion, vindicator, protector.
Defer, v. a. Postpone, delay, adjourn, procrastinate, put off, stave off, let lie over.