self-defense

self–de·fense

noun \ˌself-di-ˈfen(t)s\

Definition of SELF-DEFENSE

1

: a plea of justification for the use of force or for homicide

2

: the act of defending oneself, one's property, or a close relative

First Known Use of SELF-DEFENSE

1651

Rhymes with SELF-DEFENSE

common sense, confidence, evidence, no-nonsense, present tense, recompense, zone defense