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self-defense

UK
/ˌself dɪˈfens/
US
/ˌsɛlf dɪˈfɛns/

Translations

self-defensenoun
self-defenses
pl
She took a class in self-defense to feel safer.
Она записалась на курс по самообороне, чтобы чувствовать себя в безопасности.
Synonyms
defensive action
self-defense mechanism
self-preservation
self-protection
self-defenseadjective
UK
/ˌself dɪˈfens/
US
/ˌsɛlf dɪˈfɛns/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "self-defense class")
Synonyms
defensive
protective
self-protective
guarded
precautionary
security-minded

Definitions

self-defensenoun
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-defenseadjective
Relating to or intended for the act of defending oneself.
She bought a self-defense spray for walking home at night.
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