"defence" | Definition and Related Words

defence

Noun

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires (synset 113480525)
referred to in: psychiatry, psychological medicine, psychopathology - the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
is a type of:
- process, unconscious process - a mental process that you are not directly aware of
- psychoanalytic process - a process that is assumed to occur in psychoanalytic theory
subtypes:
- compensation - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
- conversion - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis
- denial - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
- displacement - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that transfers affect or reaction from the original object to some more acceptable one
- idealisation, idealization - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
- intellectualisation, intellectualization - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict
- isolation - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which memory of an unacceptable act or impulse is separated from the emotion originally associated with it
- projection - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your own traits and emotions are attributed to someone else
- rationalisation, rationalization - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
- reaction formation - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which a person unconsciously develops attitudes and behavior that are the opposite of unacceptable repressed desires and impulses and serve to conceal them
- regression - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which you flee from reality by assuming a more infantile state
- repression - (psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
same as: defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defense mechanism, defense reaction
(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring (synset 108098280)
"his teams are always good on defense"

referred to in: athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

is a type of: squad, team - a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

same as: defending team, defense
The defendant and his legal advisors collectively (synset 108081359)
"the defense called for a mistrial"

is a type of: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection - several things grouped together or considered as a whole

same as: defense, defense lawyers, defense team
An organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack (synset 108080966)
"he joined the defense against invasion"

is a type of: organisation, organization - a group of people who work together

subtypes: bastion - a group that defends a principle

same as: defence force, defense, defense force
The speech act of answering an attack on your assertions (synset 107215473)
"his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"; "in defense he said the other man started it"

is a type of: answer - the speech act of replying to a question
subtypes:
- confutation - the speech act of refuting conclusively
- rebuttal - the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument
same as: defense, refutation
The justification for some act or belief (synset 106753339)
"he offered a persuasive defense of the theory"

is a type of: justification - a statement in explanation of some action or belief
subtypes:
- apologia, apology - a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
- alibi - (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
- alibi, exculpation, excuse, self-justification - a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
same as: defense, vindication
A structure used to defend against attack (synset 103176022)
"the artillery battered down the defenses"

is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
subtypes:
- cheval-de-frise, chevaux-de-frise - defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry
- fortification, munition - defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
- fort, fortress - a fortified defensive structure
- line of defence, line of defense - defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack
- outwork - subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area
- fastness, stronghold - a strongly fortified defensive structure
same as: defense, defensive structure
A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him (synset 101201240)
"he gave evidence for the defense"

referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority

is a type of: due process, due process of law - (law) the administration of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle that a person cannot be deprived of life or liberty or property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards

subtypes: entrapment - a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials

is a part of: trial - (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law

same as: defense, demurrer, denial
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies (synset 100956422)
"they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"

referred to in: armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation

is a type of: action, military action - a military engagement
subtypes:
- umbrella - a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets
- air defense - defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles or to nullify their effectiveness
- stand - a defensive effort
- hasty defence, hasty defense - a defense organized while in contact with the enemy or when time is limited
- deliberate defence, deliberate defense - a defense organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems
- biodefence, biodefense, biological defence, biological defense - procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using biological agents
- chemical defence, chemical defense - procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using chemical agents
- minelaying, mining - laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
- biological warfare defence, biological warfare defense, bw defence, bw defense - defense against biological warfare
same as: defense, defensive measure
Protection from harm (synset 100825411)
"sanitation is the best defense against disease"

is a type of: protection - the activity of protecting someone or something

same as: defense
The act of defending someone or something against attack or injury (synset 100825193)
"a good boxer needs a good defense"; "defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem"

is a type of: protection - the activity of protecting someone or something

same as: defense

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