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Synonyms & Similar Words
self-protection
defense
protection
safeguard
security
preservation
conservation
shelter
asylum
refuge
immunity
inviolability
repulsion
resistance
retaliation
counterattack
fightback
retaliation
self-preservation
immunity
invulnerability
fortification
bulwark
shield
guard
defense mechanism
coping mechanism
Meaning of Self-Defense
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, self-defense refers to the act of defending oneself, one's property, or one's rights, especially in response to a physical attack or threat.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines self-defense as the act of defending oneself or one's property, especially when physically attacked or threatened.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines self-defense as the act of protecting oneself from harm or attack, especially by fighting back.
Example Uses
- The instructor taught the class various self-defense techniques, including how to escape from grabs and chokes.
- In a situation where someone is being physically attacked, self-defense is a necessary and justified response.
- The new self-defense law allows individuals to use reasonable force to protect themselves and their property.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
aggression
offense
attack
invasion
assault
violence
hostility
belligerence
antagonism
confrontation
opposition
resistance
surrender
submission
capitulation
acquiescence
compliance
passivity
inaction
inertness
helplessness
powerlessness