self-defense
nounfeminine/awtudɨˈfɛzɐ/medium
au·to·de·fe·sa
Definition
The act of defending oneself, one's property, or one's rights against physical attack.
He used reasonable force in self-defense.
Learning self-defense can boost your confidence.
Common collocations
self-defense classright to self-defenseact of self-defense
Etymology
Forma prefixada de 'defesa' (auto- + defesa).