self-defence
self-defence

self-defense


Definition: Meaning of, self-defense in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / sɛlf dɪˈfɛns /

  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
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Singular Plural
self-defense self-defenses
American English ; self-defence elsewhere
  1. the act of defending yourself
    SYNONYM
    self-defence, self-protection
    ANTONYM
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self-defense used in phrases

  • United Self-Defense Force of Colombia (noun)
    1. a terrorist organization in Colombia formed in 1997 as an umbrella for local and regional paramilitary groups; is financed by earnings from narcotics and serves to protect the economic interests of its members
  • United Self-Defense Group of Colombia (noun)
    1. a terrorist organization in Colombia formed in 1997 as an umbrella for local and regional paramilitary groups; is financed by earnings from narcotics and serves to protect the economic interests of its members
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Pronunciation: ˈkrɒnəs;ˈkrəʊnəs
Parts of Speech:
in Greek MYTHOLOGY, a son of URANUS and one of the TITANS, who became ruler of the world until he was defeated by ZEUS . In Roman MYTHOLOGY his name is SATURN .
self-denial