adj. Function: adjective
1 capable of being defended against attack FF1C; the platoon's position was no longer tenable FF1E;
Synonyms: defendable, defensible
Related Words: impregnable, secure
Contrasted Words: insecure, vulnerable; defenseless, helpless, unprotected; dangerous, precarious, risky
Antonyms: untenable
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Synonyms: JUSTIFIABLE , condonable, defensible, excusable, vindicable, warrantable
Related Words: believable, credible, maintainable, plausible
Contrasted Words: indefensible, inexcusable, unbelievable, unjustifiable
Antonyms: untenable