defenceless
- a word derived from defence.
Example Sentences
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The crackdown in Iran is targeting "defenceless" people who need the support of the international community to "put an end" to the current system, award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi said on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026
They are described as "tolerated" and their owners are defenceless.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
Wardley wildly threw shots and Parker, almost defenceless, was unable to respond which forced the referee to step in.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025
Perhaps because the image of a defenceless Kremlin under attack was too uncomfortable to share.
From BBC ● May 5, 2023
By coming down here, he and Percy had left the others defenceless.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
