n. Function: noun
1 means or method of defending FF1C; the skunk's powerful defense against attackers FF1E;
Synonyms: aegis, armament, armor, guard, protection, safeguard, security, shield, ward
Related Words: arms, munitions, weaponry, weapons; fastness, fort, fortress, stronghold
Contrasted Words: aggression, offense, offensive
Antonyms: attack
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Synonyms: APOLOGY 1, apologetic, apologia, justification
Related Words: answer, rejoinder, reply, response, retort, return; exculpation, excuse, explanation, rationalization
Contrasted Words: censure, condemnation, criticism, decrial, reprehension, reprobation, reproof; assault, attack, onset, onslaught