self-defense — the practice of defending oneself from physical attack
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of defending oneself from physical attack
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɛlf dɪˈfɛns/
Example Sentences
- The lawyer argued that his client acted purely in self-defense when confronted by the angry mob.
- My grandmother's idea of self-defense is threatening attackers with her deadly knitting needles.
- The self-defense instructor taught us that running away is often the best defense strategy.
self-defense
NOUN[/ˌsɛlf dɪˈfɛns/]
the practice of defending oneself from physical attack
She practices self-defense moves to protect herself if anyone ever attacks.
Good self-defense beats costly offense!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
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“The lawyer argued that his client acted purely in self-defense when confronted by the angry mob.”
“My grandmother's idea of self-defense is threatening attackers with her deadly knitting needles.”
“The self-defense instructor taught us that running away is often the best defense strategy.”
“He claimed eating garlic daily was his personal form of self-defense against vampires and annoying people.”
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