| DEF | the property of being helpless in the face of attack |
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| DEF | capable of being defended |
| DEF | an attitude of defense |
| DEF | intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack |
| DEF | attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing |
| DEF | serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting |
| DEF | an attitude of defense |
| DEF | military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies |
| DEF | a structure used for defense |
| DEF | in a defensive manner |
| DEF | in an apologetic and self-defensive manner |
| DEF | submit or yield to another's wish or opinion |