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self-defence

C2+ Topic:Actions & Processes
US /ˌsɛlfdɪˈfɛns/
Freq #18717

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the act of defending yourself

  2. 2
    noun

    Alternative spelling of self-defense.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the act of defending yourself self-defense

Etymology

From self- + defence.

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