Definition of defences

"defences" in the noun sense

1. defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence

psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

2. defense, defence, defending team

sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

"his teams are always good on defense"

3. defense, defence, defense team, defense lawyers

the defendant and his legal advisors collectively

"the defense called for a mistrial"

4. defense, defence, defense force, defence force

an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack

"he joined the defense against invasion"

5. refutation, defense, defence

the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

"his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"

"in defense he said the other man started it"

6. defense, defence, vindication

the justification for some act or belief

"he offered a persuasive defense of the theory"

7. defensive structure, defense, defence

a structure used to defend against attack

"the artillery battered down the defenses"

8. defense, defence, denial, demurrer

a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

"he gave evidence for the defense"

9. defense, defence, defensive measure

military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

"they died in the defense of Stalingrad"

"they were developed for the defense program"

10. defense, defence

protection from harm

"sanitation is the best defense against disease"

11. defense, defence

the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury

"a good boxer needs a good defense"

"defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem"

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defences in Scrabble®

The word defences is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 14

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters defences:

DEFENCES
(135)
DEFENCES
(135)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

decenes, defence, defense

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word defences

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In defences

DEFENCES
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defences in Words With Friends™

The word defences is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 16

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters defences:

DEFENCES
(120)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (3 words)

decenes, defence, defense

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word defences

DEFENCES
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In defences

DEFENCES
(120)
DEFENCE
(116 = 81 + 35)
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(110 = 75 + 35)
DEFENCES
(108)
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DEFENCES
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DEFENCES
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Words within the letters of defences

2 letter words in defences (2 words)

3 letter words in defences (10 words)

4 letter words in defences (15 words)

5 letter words in defences (10 words)

6 letter words in defences (5 words)

7 letter words in defences (3 words)

8 letter words in defences (1 word)

defences + 2 blanks (2 words)

Words containing the sequence defences

Words that start with defences (1 word)

Words with defences in them (1 word)

Words that end with defences (1 word)

Word Growth involving defences

Shorter words in defences

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en fen fence defence

en fen fence fences

Longer words containing defences

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