DEFENCELESS


Meaning of DEFENCELESS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪfensləs ]

Note: in AM, use 'defenseless'

If someone or something is defenceless , they are weak and unable to defend themselves properly.

...a savage attack on a defenceless young girl.

= helpless

ADJ

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