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A means or method of defending (against attack)

Physical fortifications or barriers against attack

Military measures or resources for protecting a country

A reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense

Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea

The state of being insulated

Positive recommendation

The plans and methods used to achieve a particular short-term aim

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization

An artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power

The separation, alignment or orientation of something into two opposed poles

Protective activity

A person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection or as a mark of rank

An attack made in relation or response to an attack by one's opponents

A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something

A person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation

The outer case of a nut kernel or seed

A person or thing that contrasts with and so emphasizes and enhances the qualities of another

The practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute

Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces

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Noun

A means or method of defending (against attack)

preventive measure

self-preservation

self-protection

invulnerability

precautionary measure

safety measures

protective measure

protective device

mobilization^US

anticipatory measure

something to fall back on

mobilisation^UK

care and feeding

preventative measure

belt and braces

protective clothing

bulletproof vest

port in a storm

unassailability

freedom from danger

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“The best defense against libel, however, is good reporting.”

Noun

Physical fortifications or barriers against attack

circumvallation

protective wall

tower of strength

blocking object

chainlink fencing

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“The northern wall was a shield wall to enhance the castle's defense from arrows in the event an army approached from the upper mountain overlooking the castle.”

Noun

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.”

Noun

A reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense

rationalisation^UK

rationalization^US

why and wherefore

counterstatement

mitigating circumstances

counteraccusation

counterargument

line of reasoning

ostensible reason

authorization^US

authorisation^UK

the why and wherefore

supporting evidence

defending evidence

extenuating circumstances

summary of the facts

counter-statement

disconfirmation

counter-argument

positive statement

stamp of approval

two cents' worth

whys and wherefores

principal element

chief ingredient

process of reasoning

chain of reasoning

rationalising^UK

rationalizing^US

thought process

line of thought

train of thought

logical thought

school of thought

deductive reasoning

line of argument

preconceived notion

preconceived idea

shot in the dark

sneaking suspicion

balancing the books

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“So what's your defense for this collective act of taxpayer waste and stupidity?”

Noun

Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea

enthusiastic reception

wholehearted reception

aiding and abetting

campaigning for

advising in favour

advising in favor

authorization^US

countersignature

authorisation^UK

seal of approval

subscription to

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Noun

The state of being insulated

peace and quiet

self-sufficiency

freedom from interference

lack of interruption

lack of disturbance

inaccessibility

confidentiality

clandestineness

distinctiveness

disconnectedness

unapproachability

lack of company

lack of contact

lack of friends

lack of companions

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Noun

Positive recommendation

Noun

Building up

flying buttress

structural section

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Noun

The plans and methods used to achieve a particular short-term aim

courses of action

course of action

manoeuvrings^UK

maneuverings^US

organisation^UK

organization^US

instrumentation

proposed action

stepping-stones

instrumentalities

frames of reference

organizing system

way of achieving

means of achieving

way of ensuring

means of ensuring

set of procedures

set of principles

logical process

frame of reference

systematic process

orderly process

set of guidelines

set of channels

likely cause of

guiding principle

methods and means

methods and resources

military practice

social practice

method of working

instrument panels

body of knowledge

series of steps

standard operating procedure

matter of course

rules of conduct

code of behavior^US

code of behaviour^UK

conventionalities

instrumentality

accepted behaviour

formal procedure

way of doing things

standard procedure

code of practice

code of conduct

course of therapy

mode of operation

conventionalism

official procedure

usual procedure

order of things

diplomatic code

social procedures

conventionality

operating procedure

punctiliousness

mode of conduct

mode of behaviour

conscientiousness

rules and regulations

formal courtesy

method of functioning

method of operation

manner of working

method of operating

series of measures

residential care home

proper behavior

what one is into

established way

technical drawing

humdrum existence

architectural plan

systematization^US

standardization^US

systematisation^UK

standardisation^UK

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Noun

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization

superintendence

superintendency

political practice

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Noun

An artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power

Noun

The separation, alignment or orientation of something into two opposed poles

contradictoriness

contradistinction

obstructiveness

polarisation^UK

polarization^US

civil disobedience

incompatibility

irreconcilability

competitiveness

lack of congruence

keeping up with the Joneses

disproportionateness

lack of similarity

irreconcilable difference

difference of opinion

lack of consistency

unwillingness to accept

lack of harmony

dog eat dog nature

disinclination to accept

incongruousness

refusal to accept

reluctance to accept

lack of enthusiasm for

contradiction in terms

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Noun

Protective activity

defense mechanism

defense reaction

Noun

A person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection or as a mark of rank

personal assistant

right-hand woman

attendant company

lady in waiting

security officer

protection officer

cleaning person

maintenance person

tower of strength

knight in shining armour

tour company representative

undercover agent

standard-bearer

supervisory body

guardian spirit

fairy godmother

ministering angel

lookout station

observation post

coastguard station

watch person watchtower

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Noun

An attack made in relation or response to an attack by one's opponents

counteroffensive

neutralisation^UK

neutralization^US

an eye for an eye

adverse reaction

hostile response

retaliatory blow

counterstatement

acknowledgement^UK

acknowledgment^US

adverse response

snappy comeback

knee-jerk reaction

complementation

giving in return

a tooth for a tooth

counter-statement

counterargument

counteraccusation

knee-jerk response

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Noun

A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation

underground shelter

inland waterway

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Noun

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something

stumbling block

defensive measures

fly in the ointment

spanner in the works

monkey wrench in the works

circumscription

preventive measure

precautionary measure

protective measure

stone in one's path

millstone around your neck

deterring factor

stumbling stone

psychological baggage

mountain to climb

thorn in one's side

monkey on one's back

retarding device

electronic ankle bracelet

disqualification

line of defense

putting an end to

putting an stop to

nipping in the bud

restraining order

restraining device

anticipatory measure

preventative measure

belt and braces

discontinuation

piece of bad luck

reversal of fortune

kick in the teeth

immobilization^US

bone of contention

holding pattern

immobilisation^UK

negative aspect

other side of the coin

industrial action

unfortunate development

interference with

reverse of fortune

joker in the pack

restricted access

whole new ballgame

unwanted responsibility

line of demarcation

stroke of bad luck

lack of success

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Noun

A person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation

tower of strength

main source of security

main source of stability

source of security

pillar of strength

source of protection

Rock of Gibraltar

central component

right-hand person

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Noun

The outer case of a nut kernel or seed

organization^US

organisation^UK

protective covering

basic structure

decorative layer

protective layer

interrelation of parts

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Noun

A person or thing that contrasts with and so emphasizes and enhances the qualities of another

Noun

The practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute

bone of contention

difference of opinion

knock down and drag out

misunderstanding

verbal sparring

exchange of views

rough-and-tumble

bit of argy-bargy

passage of arms

passage at arms

knock-down-drag-out

exchange of blows

physical encounter

rough and tumble

conflict of interest

acrimonious exchange

knock-down drag-out

fit of ill humour

heated discussion

breach of the peace

irreconcilable difference

wrestling match

complicated situation

parting of the ways

apple of discord

grounds for war

point in question

sticky situation

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Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces

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