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self-defense

/ˌself dɪˈfens/

/ˌsɛlf dɪˈfɛns/

Übersetzungen

self-defensesubstantiv

self-defenses

Pl.

She took a class in self-defense to feel safer.

Она записалась на курс по самообороне, чтобы чувствовать себя в безопасности.

Synonyme

defensive action

self-defense mechanism

self-defenseadjektiv

/ˌself dɪˈfens/

/ˌsɛlf dɪˈfɛns/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "self-defense class")

Synonyme

self-defensesubstantiv

The act of defending oneself, one's property, or a close relative.

Her punch was an instinctive act of self-defense when the thief lunged at her.

A legal defense asserting that one's actions were necessary to protect oneself from harm.

The defendant claimed self-defense, arguing that he acted to protect himself from an imminent threat.

Training, skills, or techniques intended to enable a person to protect himself or herself from physical harm.

The university offers free self-defense classes to all first-year students.

self-defenseadjektiv

Relating to or intended for the act of defending oneself.

She bought a self-defense spray for walking home at night.