Chapter Deceive to Defer of D by Soule's Synonymes

Defence, n. [Written also Defense.]

1. Defending, protecting, protection, guarding, maintaining, maintenance, holding.

2. Protection, guard, buckler, shield, bulwark, fortification, tower of strength.

3. Vindication, justification, apology, plea, excuse.

Defenceless, a. Unprotected, exposed, weak, helpless, unshielded, unguarded, unarmed.

Defend, v. a.

1. Guard, shield, secure from danger, secure from attack. See protect.

2. Vindicate, assert, maintain, uphold, justify, espouse, plead.

Defender, n.

1. Asserter, pleader, maintainer, upholder.

2. Champion, vindicator, protector.

Defer, v. a. Postpone, delay, adjourn, procrastinate, put off, stave off, let lie over.