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What is another word for
defence
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Noun
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
Support for an idea or cause
A thing that prevents or is intended to prevent someone from doing something
A person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation
A person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection
A psychological strategy to cope or protect oneself
An attack made in relation or response to an attack by one's opponents
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something
An outer casing or covering
Resistance or dissent, expressed in the form of an argument
(
in sport
)
A player whose task it is to protect their own side's goal
The act or state of reinforcing or shoring up
Adjective
Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces
… more ▼
▲
Noun
▲
A means or method of defending (against attack)
armour
UK
armor
US
defence
UK
ammunition
cover
guard
protection
resistance
safeguard
fortification
immunity
safeguarding
security
shield
stronghold
weapon
aegis
buckler
deterrence
deterrent
guarding
screen
shielding
ward
egis
munitions
refuge
shelter
warfare
weaponry
arms
citadel
fastness
fence
shock absorber
wall
safety
buffer
sanctuary
preservation
precaution
armament
bulwark
conservation
care
cushion
safekeeping
preventive
insurance
support
safe keeping
salvation
barrier
safeness
asylum
palladium
preventive measure
provision
bumper
caution
guardianship
haven
self-defense
safety measure
fail-safe
invulnerability
precautions
protecting
hindrance
upkeep
guns
impediment
block
shade
weapons
keeping
backing
protector
curb
restraint
check
backstop
obstruction
pad
upholding
armaments
saving
indemnity
surety
preventative
remedy
ordnance
arsenal
safety measures
retreat
precautionary measure
firepower
impregnability
self-protection
harbour
UK
harbor
US
protective measure
harborage
assurance
hiding place
self-preservation
fortress
reinforcement
guarantee
warranty
welfare
apron
mask
a roof
rampart
strength
absorber
maintenance
reassurance
stability
defending
insulation
force field
preventative measure
military capability
cocoon
cushioning
hedge
fender
conserving
unassailability
belt and braces
well-being
inviolability
keep
something to fall back on
preserving
public safety
freedom
sustentation
hiding
concealment
housing
preserval
hardware
freedom from danger
prophylactic
storage
safeguards
safe harbour
UK
perpetuation
retention
safety device
care and feeding
safety net
safe harbor
US
guards
surveillance
measures
charge
supervision
prevention
protective
obstacle
neutralizer
guidance
hideout
hideaway
oasis
disincentive
auspices
den
sanctum
foxhole
aid
assistance
zoar
port
covert
querencia
championship
resort
hole
church
convent
safe haven
bolt-hole
safe house
ivory tower
port in a storm
hole-up
tutelage
protectorship
advocacy
anticipatory measure
trusteeship
umbrella
favour
UK
favor
US
auspice
agency
wing
guaranty
promotion
help
indemnification
custody
coverage
solace
comfort
relief
escape
warrant
peace
redemption
bosom
management
conservancy
lee
custodianship
retainment
trust
compensation
payment
insurance cover
sentry
reimbursement
financial protection
untouchability
imperviousness
protective device
impenetrability
embrace
backup
safety guard
fallback
insurance policy
protective covering
pledge
secret place
loving arms
loving care
husbandry
sustainment
cloche
patrol
escorting
stewardship
cherishing
supervising
managing
governing
collateral
control
reinsurance
endorsement
pawn
bond
underwriting
gage
US
hostage
safety plug
protective umbrella
sheet anchor
safety valve
looking after
earnest
bail
life assurance
life insurance
keeping alive
keeping going
keeping up
careful management
cold frame
covenant
gauge
UK
contract
additional coverage
extra cover
more ❯
“The best
defense
against libel, however, is good reporting.”
Noun
▲
Physical fortifications or barriers against attack
defence
UK
barricade
buttress
fortification
bastion
bulwark
fastness
fort
fortress
garrison
rampart
shield
wall
bastille
keep
outpost
stockade
palisade
parapet
protection
breastwork
barrier
stronghold
embankment
earthwork
support
circumvallation
outwork
guard
fence
bartizan
battlement
safeguard
defender
security
protector
barbican
vallum
citadel
redoubt
buffet
partition
supporter
castellation
buffer
mainstay
vallation
prop
bank
defensive wall
castle
hold
block
enclosure
battlements
elevation
defences
UK
paling
ravelin
fieldwork
fortalice
projection
protective wall
defenses
US
crenellation
upholder
tower
embattlement
rock
tower of strength
refuge
dam
berm
dyke
weir
obstruction
sluice
dike
gate
barrage
blockade
head
levee
mound
breakwater
bailey
donjon
blockhouse
turret
bunker
alcazar
burg
railing
bar
obstacle
pale
hurdle
cordon
boundary
hedge
roadblock
ridge
fencing
causeway
limit
stop
blank wall
more ❯
“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
army
military
armaments
arms
defence
UK
weapons
navy
air force
military resources
military measures
armed forces
forces
armed services
security forces
services
militia
infantry
troops
soldiery
cavalry
soldiers
platoon
corps
brigade
regiment
armament
battery
artillery
defence force
armed force
territorial army
patrol unit
thin red line
defense force
land forces
land force
fighting force
military force
service
marines
colors
US
colours
UK
special forces
military establishment
force
troop
military service
color
US
colour
UK
armed service
fighting machine
military forces
defense forces
servicemen
combatants
fighters
troopers
men
service men
service women
fighting men
land army
foot soldiers
task force
ground forces
national guard
servicepeople
more ❯
“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
defence
UK
excuse
justification
extenuation
rationalisation
UK
rationalization
US
reason
vindication
advocacy
apology
argument
endorsement
explication
support
whitewash
alibi
copout
exculpation
exoneration
explanation
palliation
plea
answer
apologia
approval
case
excusing
explaining
mitigation
promotion
response
apologetics
apologising
UK
apologizing
US
cleanup
declaration
jive
retort
return
story
testimony
song and dance
fish story
good reason
pretext
grounds
rationale
basis
cause
cop-out
assertion
cover
reasoning
account
expedient
why and wherefore
evidence
mitigating circumstances
pretence
UK
pretense
US
line
get-out
claim
cover-up
contention
ostensible reason
cover story
motive
warrant
accounting
rebuttal
thesis
coverup
counterstatement
subterfuge
fabrication
counterclaim
replication
statement
validation
premise
front
foundation
motivation
refutation
expostulation
reasons
proof
line of reasoning
suit
occasion
reply
substantiation
rebutter
surrejoinder
confutation
allegation
logic
surrebutter
counterattack
polemic
counteraccusation
counterargument
countercharge
wherefore
argumentation
assurance
rejoinder
evasion
pleading
just cause
routine
disguise
valid point
upholding
counter
insistence on
call
provocation
comeback
stall
apologism
meaning
sense
issue
questioning
mental gymnastics
postulation
demonstration
dialectic
confession
right
out
base
footing
absolution
appeal
the why and wherefore
fish tale
whitewashing
palliative
acquittal
good excuse
dossier
data
presumption
supporting evidence
whatfor
good explanation
good point
fair reason
good cause
reasonable grounds
reasonable justification
good case
point well taken
good argument
well-founded argument
brief
raison d'être
confirmation
ratification
way around
summary of the facts
whole idea
counter-statement
corroboration
disproof
negation
sanction
invalidation
verification
goal
purpose
intention
aim
disconfirmation
countering
contradiction
disproving
sanctioning
incentive
impetus
objective
ground
point
inducement
disproval
denial
validating
end
target
design
affirming
supporting
object
antecedent
authority
causation
causality
subject
why
exposition
affirmation
instigation
source
genesis
origin
driver
underpinning
inspiration
counter-argument
causal agent
driving force
whys and wherefores
principal element
chief ingredient
the main reason
stimulus
intent
plan
stimulant
principle
spur
impulse
idea
catalyst
ambition
incitement
aspiration
mission
stimulation
desire
pretension
dream
need
holy grail
boost
determinant
thinking
drive
hope
scheme
ideal
wish
influence
Holy Grail
encouragement
necessity
focus
persuasion
factor
bourne
bourn
thing
motivating force
function
consideration
theory
momentum
ulterior motive
incitation
yeast
view
philosophy
whyfor
carrot
grail
mark
hidden agenda
expectation
root
mainspring
causativeness
prompting
determination
connection
goad
direction
sake
rationality
proposal
spring
enticement
stimulator
excitement
vision
resolve
agenda
end game
hypothesis
carrot and stick
logical basis
score to settle
object of the exercise
end in view
reason why
requirement
groundwork
obligation
bedrock
one reason
count
push
impulsion
details
elucidation
score
germ
drift
syllogism
ratiocination
use
interest
end goal
concern
duty
ax to grind
where one's heading
instigator
fillip
preoccupation
project
significance
prospect
desideratum
consequence
resolution
care
good sense
premeditation
scope
end purpose
school of thought
promoter
persuader
mind
nirvana
destination
plot
terminus
karma
desired result
fount
beginning
fountain
generator
urge
secret plan
final cause
lure
bait
example
model
big idea
motivator
encourager
arriere-pensee
mental reservation
deeper meaning
sweetener
attraction
insistence
exhortation
allurement
douceur
premium
something in mind
muse
hidden motive
vested interest
object of desire
special interest
temptation
urging
goading
pressure
revelation
lift
chief reason
chief motive
impelling cause
prime mover
motive force
shot in the arm
come-on
prodding
stirring
inspo
creativeness
awakening
beacon
arousal
eureka
rousing
challenge
dare
taunt
baiting
proposition
egging on
guiding light
red rag
supposition
casus belli
beacon of hope
shining light
assumption
surmise
postulate
presupposition
theorem
notion
concept
conjecture
speculation
sour grapes
the big idea
the whole idea
belief
position
axiom
interpretation
inference
suggestion
opinion
deduction
guess
lemma
conclusion
derivation
shot in the dark
educated guess
more ❯
“So what's your
defense
for this collective act of taxpayer waste and stupidity?”
Noun
▲
Support for an idea or cause
advocacy
backing
support
advancement
promotion
encouragement
championship
endorsement
assistance
championing
sponsorship
espousal
boosterism
aid
favoring
US
favouring
UK
recommendation
sanctioning
supporting
urging
defence
UK
endorsing
promoting
espousing
promulgation
propagation
recommending
upholding
acceptance
activism
approval
proposal
approving
justification
spokesmanship
calling for
arguing for
argument for
pressing for
pushing for
support for
campaigning for
pleading for
advising in favour
tireless support
advocation
furtherance
adoption
embracing
welcome
wholehearted reception
vouching for
siding with
enthusiastic reception
taking up
patronage
sanction
commendation
furthering
boosting
cultivation
fostering
blessing
approbation
testimonial
favour
UK
favor
US
secondment
forwarding
stimulation
affirmation
sponsoring
help
moral support
development
betterment
go-ahead
backup
seconding
auspices
adherence
preferment
progress
advance
preference
exaltation
ennoblement
boost
advancing
prelation
campaigning
strengthening
nurture
fuelling
UK
reinforcement
fueling
US
contribution to
advising in favor
praise
acclaim
acclamation
homage
plug
acknowledgment
US
laudation
extolment
reference
recognition
plaudit
appreciation
acknowledgement
UK
salutation
helping
abetting
facilitating
aiding
assisting
compliment
esteem
nurturing
pushing
acceleration
succouring
UK
improvement
hastening
blandishment
expediting
elevation
authorization
US
good word
ratification
agreement
words of approval
favorable mention
words of approbation
character reference
favourable mention
special mention
pursuit
enhancement
augmentation
succoring
US
permission
licence
rave review
confirmation
validation
prosecution
license
warrant
speeding up
carrying-out
OK
certification
nod
okay
authentication
O.K.
signature
fiat
authorisation
UK
green light
thumbs up
seal of approval
rubber stamp
the nod
more ❯
Noun
▲
A thing that prevents or is intended to prevent someone from doing something
deterrent
hindrance
impediment
obstacle
obstruction
block
hurdle
handicap
bar
encumbrance
inhibition
trammel
fetter
check
stop
cramp
restraint
curb
drag
crimp
barrier
manacle
limitation
interference
chain
holdback
baulk
UK
balk
US
shackles
embarrassment
clog
let
constraint
brake
preventive
rein
defence
UK
shackle
limit
bridle
preventative
leash
stumbling block
defensive measures
restriction
snag
drawback
hitch
difficulty
catch
damper
disadvantage
hazard
complication
setback
control
cumber
fly in the ointment
spanner in the works
monkey wrench in the works
problem
hiccup
burden
stricture
prevention
impedance
stoppage
circumscription
discouragement
hampering
delay
blockage
facer
hamper
determent
deterrence
road block
safeguard
straitjacket
millstone
inconvenience
retardation
holdup
detriment
barricade
condition
wall
catch-22
ball and chain
weakness
monkey wrench
protection
defect
issue
security
disincentive
confinement
albatross
baggage
cumbrance
rub
blockade
precaution
preclusion
sticking point
preventive measure
flaw
obviation
fault
prohibition
opposition
curtailment
shortcoming
trouble
blocking
palladium
hold
pitfall
bottleneck
load
hangup
lock
inhibitor
glitch
arrest
caution
interruption
preemption
clampdown
gridlock
dead weight
joker
excess baggage
retardment
uphill
retardant
harness
stone in one's path
remedy
hang-up
restrainer
jam-up
millstone around your neck
blank wall
fail-safe
precautionary measure
protective measure
bond
headache
congestion
hobble
checking
deterring factor
dissuasion
yoke
constrainment
constriction
slowing
handicapping
occlusion
psychological baggage
millstone round someone's neck
hold-up
chains
hardship
small difficulty
stint
fetters
bonds
curbing
bridling
frustration
bump
shackling
baulking
UK
cramping
fettering
balking
US
railing
traverse
fence
circumvention
holding back
buttress
roadblock
trammels
suppressant
crackdown
pale
break
reverse
reversal
blow
downside
cinchers
anchor
binders
failing
imperfection
sabotage
intervention
mountain to climb
deficiency
booby trap
glass ceiling
retarding device
disbenefit
suppression
minus
ceiling
ban
rebuff
whammy
liability
foot dragging
deal-breaker
embargo
nuisance
lack
negative
debit
strike
incommodity
weight
order
reduction
disability
ill
wet blanket
evil
provision
weak point
weak spot
insurance
backstop
care
shield
safety measure
impairment
preventative measure
belt and braces
disablement
disorder
red tape
protective
neutralizer
anticipatory measure
hassle
worry
dilemma
predicament
misfortune
pickle
bother
adversity
quandary
cross to bear
botheration
upset
bind
vexation
gotcha
bugbear
strain
plight
scrape
gimmick
obligation
annoyance
stress
interception
trial
snafu
mishap
mess
land mine
grievance
thwarting
forestalling
wait
lag
avoidance
detention
deadweight
impasse
cross
bug
detainment
pest
negative aspect
aggravation
perplexity
dispute
irritant
affliction
anxiety
downfall
worriment
can of worms
disputed point
halt
peeve
point at issue
pain
moratorium
exasperation
puzzler
distress
concern
jam
irk
knot
disappointment
ruffle
procrastination
thorn
forestallment
tribulation
knock
tight spot
aggro
defeat
task
bore
filibuster
deterence
bummer
nark
postponement
con
thorn in one's side
holding pattern
challenge
puzzle
body blow
pain in the neck
pain in the bum
hair shirt
one in the eye
pain in the rear
piece of bad luck
bit of trouble
reversal of fortune
pain in the backside
source of irritation
source of annoyance
kick in the teeth
fair cow
knock-back
bone of contention
commitment
consequence
chill
cloud
demerit
deadlock
weary load
breakdown
tie
tangle
bad
penalty
pinch
prob
prophylaxis
veto
demand
proscription
privation
flip side
interdict
case
afterdeal
other side of the coin
drain
pressure
clot
spot
jinx
interdiction
boycott
imposition
tax
plague
unseen problem
Achilles heel
misery
woe
blister
the rub
trap
matter
to-do
disruption
bad news
disaster area
inopportuneness
question
trick
millstone round one's neck
stopping up
stonewalling
uphill battle
source of disruption
bane of one's life
source of vexation
snare
habit
count
squeeze
doubt
crunch
disagreement
traffic jam
conundrum
ploy
dodge
wile
delaying
hot water
albatross around one's neck
rahui
mix-up
hot potato
thorn in the flesh
vexed question
question mark
gremlin
source of difficulty
hornets' nest
source of trouble
concerning matter
muddle
difficult situation
lapse
box
teething trouble
joker in the pack
blunder
regression
slowdown
backset
comedown
regress
bath
foil
bottom
delaying tactics
problems
slip
irritation
inefficacy
error
kicking the can down the road
maximum
disquiet
reverse of fortune
double whammy
drawing board
flip-flop
whole new ballgame
unfortunate development
about-face
miscalculation
mistake
mischance
bafflement
punishment
unease
responsibility
cap
grief
agitation
issues
onus
duty
threshold
bitter pill
strife
unpleasantness
stroke of bad luck
charge
blame
accountability
stall
bound
turmoil
regulation
struggle
demarcation
bounds
suspension
letup
row
sorrow
unwanted responsibility
extent
containment
border
perimeter
boundary
interval
downtime
tops
line of demarcation
cutoff point
margin
confine
cut-off point
curfew
upper limit
plateau
repression
line
stay
logjam
developmental delays
surcease
prorogation
holding
showstopper
bane
demurral
discontinuation
adjournment
dawdling
lingering
cunctation
remission
tarrying
loitering
reprieve
quagmire
tie-up
cooling-off period
putting off
failure to thrive
developmental disabilities
more ❯
Noun
▲
A person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation
anchor
mainstay
pillar
support
buttress
cornerstone
backbone
bulwark
prop
foundation
reliance
security
dependance
dependence
linchpin
protection
defence
UK
backer
hook
mooring
safeguard
standby
chief support
tower of strength
main source of security
main source of stability
bedrock
strength
rock
stalwart
source of security
pillar of strength
source of protection
Rock of Gibraltar
upholder
bastion
supporter
sustainer
champion
torchbearer
guider
light
torch-bearer
succor
US
succour
UK
advocate
helper
brick
basis
leader
sinew
base
core
leading light
centrepiece
UK
lifeblood
lynchpin
maintainer
brace
crutch
spine
centerpiece
US
central component
bread and butter
DNA
more ❯
Noun
▲
A person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection
escort
guard
custodian
guardian
defender
warden
protector
minder
chaperone
attendant
bodyguard
protection
chaperon
duenna
overseer
convoy
guide
supervisor
cortege
babysitter
safeguard
company
defence
UK
cavalier
consort
chauffeur
bird dog
keeper
companion
scout
sentry
watchman
watch
sentinel
lookout
preserver
warder
watcher
patrol
guardian angel
usher
watchdog
caretaker
picket
carer
steward
champion
heavy
security guard
paladin
angel
handler
henchman
governess
hired gun
watchperson
bouncer
shepherd
nursemaid
superintendent
trustee
nurse
patron
muscle
savior
US
benefactor
ombudsman
security officer
friend
saviour
UK
bulwark
hero
tutelary
abettor
white knight
knight in shining armour
tower of strength
protectress
garrison
nightwatchman
patrolman
convoyer
ranger
monitor
surveillant
matron
patrolwoman
pilot
patroller
armed guard
squire
shadow
praetorian
torchbearer
protection officer
hatchet man
hatchet woman
outrider
leader
pathfinder
lead
vanguard
advance guard
pioneer
advance man
curator
janitor
caregiver
conservator
sitter
cerberus
cop
sponsor
vigilante
godparent
baby-sitter
administrator
rescuer
spotter
deliverer
liberator
porter
night watchman
manager
concierge
doorman
fiduciary
depositary
foreman
officer
groundskeeper
redeemer
ward
vedette
agent
representative
observer
watchwoman
watchkeeper
depository
gamekeeper
chamberlain
estate manager
parent
saver
salvation
baby sitter
Good Samaritan
friend in need
director
doorkeeper
security man
conserver
emancipator
gatekeeper
trooper
super
governor
doorperson
housekeeper
park ranger
house-sitter
crusader
fighter
signalman
spy
archivist
groundsman
flagman
avenger
exemplar
model
inspector
reconnoitrer
knight on a white charger
Sir Galahad
legal guardian
regulator
scrutineer
outpost
reconnoiterer
advocate
lifesaver
factor
lookout woman
lookout man
night watch
warrior
supervisory body
supporter
financial person
screw
avant-courier
jailer
US
guardian spirit
fairy godmother
good angel
ministering angel
turnkey
captor
reeve
bailiff
wardress
gaoler
UK
superhero
land agent
prison officer
nurturer
prison warden
prison guard
nanny
correctional officer
corrections officer
childminder
foster parent
childcarer
salvager
nurser
nurserymaid
tutelar
tutelary deity
ayah
bonne
nursey
metapelot
amah
child minder
mother
father
dry nurse
wet nurse
au pair
knight in shining armor
more ❯
Noun
▲
A psychological strategy to cope or protect oneself
defense mechanism
approach
manoeuvre
UK
maneuver
US
safeguard
strategy
sublimation
tactic
defence
UK
repression
defense reaction
Noun
▲
An attack made in relation or response to an attack by one's opponents
counterattack
counteroffensive
counterstrike
counterassault
counteraction
counterblow
countermove
reciprocation
reprisal
retribution
counterpunch
retaliation
revenge
vengeance
reaction
response
attack
defence
UK
neutralisation
UK
neutralization
US
rally
eye for an eye
requital
tit for tat
payback
repayment
comeback
counterstroke
redress
recrimination
ultion
getting even
lex talionis
a tooth for a tooth
a Roland for an Oliver
punishment
blow for blow
comeuppance
retaliatory blow
return blow
avengement
avenging
paying back
measure for measure
a taste of your own medicine
an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
act of vengeance
fightback
counter-attack
a game at which two can play
satisfaction
avengment
wreak
vindictiveness
vendetta
counterinsurgency
evening of score
retributive justice
settling of scores
counterplay
reply
riposte
quid pro quo
wrath
vengefulness
poetic justice
avengeance
just deserts
justice
reckoning
payment
tooth for a tooth
nemesis
return
more ❯
Noun
▲
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something
behalf
advantage
benefit
profit
welfare
favor
US
favour
UK
help
service
good
side
account
aid
assistance
cause
concern
countenance
defence
UK
encouragement
furtherance
part
place
recommendation
representation
sake
stead
support
gain
interest
prosperity
boon
strengthening
prize
nutritious
benediction
happiness
well-being
fortune
health
success
nutritional
godsend
nourishing
good fortune
avail
satisfaction
health-giving
commonwealth
asset
blessing
prosperousness
weal
fitness
wellness
soundness
wholeness
robustness
healthiness
wholesomeness
gratification
successfulness
felicity
windfall
manna
plus
utility
perk
use
bonus
merit
value
comfort
reward
mileage
convenience
usefulness
bonanza
stroke of luck
upside
privilege
good thing
gift
protection
plus point
contentment
luxury
advantageousness
advancement
serviceability
enjoyment
ease
virtue
benison
perquisite
serviceableness
pro
break
luck
expediency
piece of good fortune
security
helpfulness
effectiveness
added extra
succor
US
succour
UK
safety
efficacy
progress
euphoria
purpose
amenity
worth
attraction
lifesaver
good health
betterment
relief
edge
treasure
gift from the gods
gift from the heavens
extra
beauty
leverage
good point
manna from heaven
additional benefit
eudaemonia
reason
accommodation
behoof
percentage
vantage
dividend
wellbeing
gratuity
expedience
bounty
availment
ministration
ministry
kindness
practicality
added attraction
added advantage
attractive feature
fringe benefit
greater good
preference
miracle
coup
triumph
functionality
interests
thriving
win
lucky thing
lucky break
good luck
piece of luck
achievement
feat
masterstroke
strength
lucky find
usability
handiness
pull
lure
draw
attainment
accomplishment
stroke of good luck
piece of good luck
goodness
melioration
grace
solace
delight
joy
jackpot
neatness
practicability
joyfulness
pleasure
anodyne
consolation
growth
mercy
excellent
excellence
importance
selling point
feature
inspiration
strong point
versatility
adequacy
result
discovery
advantages
niftiness
benefits
profitableness
ascendancy
winner
power
decider
odds
leeway
secret weapon
mastery
upper hand
leg-up
trump
trump card
ace in the hole
whip hand
dominance
leg up
honour
UK
honor
US
present
largess
more ❯
Noun
▲
An outer casing or covering
shell
covering
case
casing
cover
husk
sheath
hull
pod
jacket
capsule
housing
encasement
armor
US
cocoon
integument
shuck
crust
pericarp
plastron
armour
UK
carapace
defence
UK
scale
shard
shield
seed coat
skin
sheathing
wrapping
peel
rind
bark
coat
wrapper
sleeve
envelope
container
layer
legume
exocarp
coating
outer layer
seed case
vessel
wrap
outside
peeling
epicarp
zest
guard
lid
chrysalis
exterior
exoskeleton
protective covering
cortex
cowling
peelings
receptacle
cladding
screen
cast
mold
US
mould
UK
cloak
bubble
peapod
holder
pellicle
insulation
lagging
shavings
enclosure
dress
seed vessel
frame
top
mantle
awning
protection
chaff
cope
bran
glume
cork
bast
tarpaulin
caparison
hide
shelter
cap
blanket
peridium
eggshell
parings
protective layer
outer
nutshell
stopper
seal
packaging
hood
plug
bung
roof
packing
stopple
spile
ferrule
padding
wadding
binding
folder
package
tip
dust jacket
scabbard
closure
peg
stop
shive
spigot
wrappers
box
cuttings
bag
packet
pack
wrapping paper
paper
clippings
ring
canopy
liner
lining
skins
shreds
phellem
trimmings
slices
slivers
washer
flakes
snippets
strips
pieces
compartment
nacelle
parge
parging
tank
gasket
more ❯
Noun
▲
Resistance or dissent, expressed in the form of an argument
opposition
disapproval
objection
demurral
criticism
disagreement
contrariety
dislike
counterattack
defence
UK
negativism
protest
complaint
stink
protestation
dissent
remonstrance
challenge
fuss
exception
expostulation
outcry
demur
question
kick
demurrer
remonstration
difficulty
grievance
scruple
gripe
doubt
cavil
censure
vociferation
furore
UK
uproar
formal complaint
unwillingness
dispute
indignation
tumult
clamour
UK
clamor
US
disapprobation
displeasure
flak
dissatisfaction
furor
US
odium
disesteem
declination
niggle
demurring
hue and cry
discontent
hesitation
disinclination
revilement
reluctance
rejection
repugnancy
squawk
row
shrinking
railing
counter-argument
inveighing
fulmination
howls of protest
howl of protest
chorus of disapproval
hullabaloo
hubbub
revolt
commotion
outrage
noise
howl
ruction
quibble
roar
ballyhoo
qualm
cry
blackball
bellyache
riot
declaration
turmoil
campaign
knock
big stink
grumble
brouhaha
ruckus
beef
grouse
grouch
concern
problem
moan
argument
rumpus
hostility
worry
dissuasion
recalcitrance
song and dance
public outcry
public outrage
rallying cry
misgiving
grousing
carping
griping
niggling
compunction
taking exception
contest
cavilling
UK
misgivings
caviling
US
boggling
debate
defiance
work-to-rule
confrontation
interrogation
outburst
exclamation
scepticism
UK
contradiction
conflict
test of
resistance
rebellion
stand against
questioning of
clamouring
UK
clamoring
US
hoo-ha
reservation
argument against
skepticism
US
quarrel
squabble
difficulty with
disobedience
statement of opposition
whinge
whine
lament
wail
murmur
plaint
carp
kvetch
bleat
reproach
whimper
yammer
holler
miserere
condemnation
reproof
denunciation
blame
rebuke
stricture
groan
disparagement
opprobrium
accusation
charge
whingeing
deprecation
reproval
nitpicking
scolding
fault-finding
sideswipe
castigation
beefing
animadversion
bellyaching
admonishment
upbraiding
umbrage
mutter
chiding
blast
bone to pick
axe to grind
excoriation
squeal
ax to grind
stick
objurgation
disfavour
UK
discountenance
disfavor
US
reprimand
peep
muttering
distaste
annoyance
discontentment
boycott
admonition
twine
thumbs down
pettifogging
grouching
chastisement
captiousness
big problem
minor criticism
trivial complaint
trivial objection
bone
adverse comment
vituperation
berating
bone of contention
reprehension
commination
dressing-down
ticking-off
riot act
dressing down
word
grudge
petition
obloquy
civil disobedience
moans and groans
attack
grumbling
bickering
query
yike
uncertainty
pique
rancour
UK
guff
jeremiad
representation
rumble
case
telling off
rancor
US
statement of dissatisfaction
controversy
crow to pluck
confusion
dubiousness
tantrum
hysterics
contention
dubiety
clash
anxiety
discord
feud
conflict of interest
misunderstanding
peeve
friction
question mark
dissension
turf war
panning
difference of opinion
falling-out
wigging
critique
slamming
broadside
slating
smear
abuse
slur
recrimination
bollocking
slam
knocking
rating
vitriol
examen
slagging
denigration
verbal
contumely
swipe
rap
faultfinding
takedown
reprobation
slap
pan
arraignment
notice
aspersion
roast
hit
brickbat
sledge
serve
cut
put down
nit-picking
telling-off
verbal disapproval
tongue-lashing
critical remark
anvil chorus
harsh call
call down
bad press
slagging off
bad notice
character assassination
ticking off
rap over the knuckles
slap on the wrist
more ❯
Noun
▲
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A player whose task it is to protect their own side's goal
defender
back
sweeper
backman
catcher
fielder
full back
goalkeeper
defence
UK
back four
wicket-keeper
defensive player
Noun
▲
The act or state of reinforcing or shoring up
strengthening
reinforcement
bolstering
buttressing
fortification
firming
solidification
support
underpinning
defence
UK
shoring up
firming up
building up
beefing up
bracing
stiffening
augmenting
supplementing
protecting
securing
boosting
consolidation
toughening
protection
reinforcing
embattlement
supporting
propping up
holding up
Adjective
▲
Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces
military
martial
militaristic
soldierly
fighting
service
defence
UK
army
armed
warlike
combatant
regimental
soldierlike
noncivil
warrior
soldier-like
militarist
brave
heroic
courageous
naval
belligerent
valorous
bellicose
valiant
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