| She wanted to protest, feeling more defenceless and exposed than ever with her back to any possible threat. |
| In the face of such an onslaught, the Germans, military as well as civilians, were, by and large, defenceless. |
| If this barbarianism continues we will be compelled to defend the defenceless, and the best way of defence is to attack first. |
| Despite his protestations of innocence, many in jail believed he was the ruthless killer of a defenceless teenager. |
| She sounds charming, if a little defenceless now her husband isn't there to protect her. |
| It became clear to us that we were witnessing the aftermath of a massacre, the cold-blooded butchery of helpless and defenceless civilians. |
