defences
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Is defences a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of defences?
Definition
noun (English)
1. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desiresSynonyms: defence, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defense mechanism, defense reaction
2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoringExamples: "his teams are always good on defense"Synonyms: defence, defending team, defenseAntonyms: offence, offense
3. the defendant and his legal advisors collectivelyExamples: "the defense called for a mistrial"Synonyms: defence, defense, defense lawyers, defense teamAntonyms: prosecution
4. an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attackExamples: "he joined the defense against invasion"Synonyms: defence, defence force, defense, defense force
5. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertionsExamples: "his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"; "in defense he said the other man started it"Synonyms: defence, defense, refutation
6. the justification for some act or beliefExamples: "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory"Synonyms: defence, defense, vindication
Definition source: Wiktionary