defenses
Translation
defenses, protection, arguments in justification
Examples
The city's defenses were strong.
The city's defenses were strong.
The body has natural defenses against disease.
The body has natural defenses against disease.
The lawyer prepared the client's defenses.
The lawyer prepared the client's defenses.
Grammar Patterns
((defenses)) against (sth.) The body has defenses against viruses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: protection, security, barriers; Antonyms: attacks, offenses
Etymology
From Latin 'defendere' meaning 'to ward off'. It breaks down into 'de-' (off) + '-fendere' (to strike).
Memory Tips
Think of a fence ('-fense') that keeps things away ('de-').