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self-defense
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/awtudɨˈfɛzɐ/au·to·de·fe·sa
Definition
1The act of defending oneself, one's property, or one's rights against physical attack.
Usage examples
“He used reasonable force in self-defense.”
“Learning self-defense can boost your confidence.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
self-defense classright to self-defenseact of self-defense