defence

Defence is a synonym of upholding.

As nouns the difference between defence and upholding

is that defence is the action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury while upholding is the act by which something is upheld.

As verbs the difference between defence and upholding

is that defence is (obsolete|transitive) to furnish with defences; to fortify while upholding is .

As nouns the difference between defence and security

is that defence is the action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury while security is the condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

As a verb defence

is to furnish with defences; to fortify.

As nouns the difference between safeguard and defence

is that safeguard is something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense while defence is the action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.

As verbs the difference between safeguard and defence

is that safeguard is to protect, to keep safe while defence is to furnish with defences; to fortify.

Plea is a synonym of defence.

As verbs the difference between plea and defence

is that plea is to fold, fold up, double while defence is (obsolete|transitive) to furnish with defences; to fortify.

As a noun defence is

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

As nouns the difference between defence and saving

is that defence is the action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury while saving is a reduction in cost or expenditure.

As verbs the difference between defence and saving

is that defence is to furnish with defences; to fortify while saving is present participle of lang=en.

As an adjective saving is

that saves someone from damnation; redemptive.

As a preposition saving is

with the exception of; except; save.

Defence is a synonym of maintenance.

As nouns the difference between defence and maintenance

is that defence is the action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury while maintenance is actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.

As a verb defence

is (obsolete|transitive) to furnish with defences; to fortify.

Defence is a synonym of custody.

As nouns the difference between defence and custody

is that defence is the action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury while custody is the legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.

As a verb defence

is (obsolete|transitive) to furnish with defences; to fortify.

Defence is a related term of keep.

As nouns the difference between defence and keep

is that defence is the action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury while keep is (obsolete) care, notice.

As verbs the difference between defence and keep

is that defence is (obsolete|transitive) to furnish with defences; to fortify while keep is to continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to maintain.

Defence is a related term of charge.

As a noun defence

is the action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.

As a verb defence

is (obsolete|transitive) to furnish with defences; to fortify.

As a proper noun charge is

a commune in the indre-et-loire department in france.

Defence is a related term of safekeeping.

As nouns the difference between defence and safekeeping

is that defence is the action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury while safekeeping is the act of keeping something safe; protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft.

As a verb defence

is (obsolete|transitive) to furnish with defences; to fortify.