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self-defence

/ˌself dɪˈfens/

/ˌself dɪˈfɛns/

Translations

self-defencenoun

/ˌself dɪˈfens/

/ˌself dɪˈfɛns/

Usually uncountable; also used in the sense of defensive techniques or legal justification for protective action.

самозащитаОбщее значение; часто в более книжном или нейтрально-официальном употреблении.

The course teaches self-defence and basic first aid.

Курс учит самозащите и основам первой помощи.

самооборонаОбщее значение: защита себя от нападения, вреда или опасности; также о занятиях и приёмах.

She learnt self-defence to feel safer when travelling alone.

Она изучала самооборону, чтобы чувствовать себя безопаснее во время поездок в одиночку.

Additional translations

необходимая оборонаЮридический термин.

Synonyms

self-preservation

defensive action

protective measure

self-defense

self-protection

personal defence

personal protection

Antonyms

self-defenceadjective

Relational/attributive use only, as in compounds like 'self-defence class'.

Additional translations

самооборонныйАтрибутивное употребление; редкое и в основном в сочетаниях.

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Antonyms

Definitions

self-defencenoun

the act of defending oneself from attack, harm, or danger

She learnt self-defence to feel safer when travelling alone.

the techniques, methods, or training used to protect oneself from attack

The gym offers a weekly self-defence class.

a legal justification for an act done to protect oneself from harm

The defendant claimed he acted in self-defence.

self-defenceadjective

intended for the protection of oneself from attack or harm; used in connection with self-defence

The course includes self-defence techniques.