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self-defence ˌself-deˈfence UK (US ˌself-deˈfense) /ˌself.dɪˈfens/ noun [U]
1 F0 protection of yourself, either by fighting or discussion: » He used the gun in self-defence.» In self-defence, I have to say that I only did what you asked me to do.Thesaurus+: ↑Protection and protectors , ↑Environmental issues2 F0 the skill of fighting without weapons to protect yourself: » She goes to self-defence classes for women.Thesaurus+: ↑Protection and protectors , ↑Environmental issues |