defense
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
An argument in support or justification of something.
The case presented by the defendant in a legal proceeding.
The lawyer or team thereof who presents such a case.
Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
A prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.
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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