defence C2+

/dɪˈfɛns/ the action of protecting against attack; a means of resistance

fend C2+

/fɛnd/ to defend or provide for, or to ward off

defenseless C2+

/dɪˈfɛnsləs/ lacking any means of protection or defense

defensiveness C2+

/dɪˈfɛnsɪvnəs/ the quality of being anxiously protective or guarded

fender C2+

/ˈfɛndɚ/ a guard over a wheel, or a protective barrier against impact

forfend C2+

/fɔrˈfɛnd/ to ward off or avert; to forbid