Etymological root
*gʷʰen-
Proto-Indo-European
Words from this root(10)
gun
A2
/ˈɡʌn/
A weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles.
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defense
B1
/ˈdiːˌfɛns/
The act of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
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defend
B1
/dɪˈfɛnd/
To protect someone or something from attack or harm.
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fence
A2
/fɛns/
A barrier of wood, wire, or metal that encloses or divides an area of land.
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offense
B2
/əˈfɛns/
An action that breaks the law; a crime.
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offend
B2
/əˈfɛnd/
To upset or annoy someone by saying or doing something rude or hurtful.
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defence
C2+
/dɪˈfɛns/
the action of protecting against attack; a means of resistance
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fend
C2+
/fɛnd/
to defend or provide for, or to ward off
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defenseless
C2+
/dɪˈfɛnsləs/
lacking any means of protection or defense
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defensiveness
C2+
/dɪˈfɛnsɪvnəs/
the quality of being anxiously protective or guarded
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