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High walls used for defense
“The city's defenses were fortified with towering walls, protecting its inhabitants from potential invasions.”
Immunity, protection, resilience against threats, diseases, or damages
“The human immune system is equipped with various defenses to ward off harmful pathogens and maintain overall health.”
A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level
Plural for a means or method of defending (against attack)
“The best defense against libel, however, is good reporting.”
Plural for military measures or resources for protecting a country
“Arms procurement was motivated primarily by the government's constitutional obligation to maintain the integrity of the country's defense force.”
Plural for a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense
“So what's your defense for this collective act of taxpayer waste and stupidity?”
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