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      defenses

      noun

      Stress: second syllable

      Syllables: de-fens-es (3)

      English Definition

      The action of defending from or resisting attack.

      Example Sentence

      The city's defenses were strengthened.

      US IPA /dɪˈfen.sɪz/
      UK IPA /dɪˈfen.sɪz/

      Synonyms

      protections shields safeguards fortifications apologies

      Antonyms

      attacks offenses assaults
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