defense

/dɪˈfɛns/noun
Elementary
1

The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

2

A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.

3

The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.

4

An argument in support or justification of something.

5

The case presented by the defendant in a legal proceeding.

6

The lawyer or team thereof who presents such a case.

7

Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.

8

A prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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