defence - Meaning in Marathi

defence - Meaning in Marathi

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Definitions and Meaning of defence in English

defence noun

1. the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury

   Examples

   • "a good boxer needs a good defense"
   • "defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem"
2. protection from harm

   Example

   • "sanitation is the best defense against disease"
3. (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

   Examples

   • "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"
   • "they were developed for the defense program"
4. a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

   Example

   • "he gave evidence for the defense"
5. a structure used to defend against attack

   Example

   • "the artillery battered down the defenses"
6. the justification for some act or belief

   Example

   • "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory"
7. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

   Examples

   • "his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"
   • "in defense he said the other man started it"
8. an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack

   Example

   • "he joined the defense against invasion"
9. the defendant and his legal advisors collectively

   Example

   • "the defense called for a mistrial"
10. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

    Example

    • "his teams are always good on defense"
11. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

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