defence
noun
variant of defense.
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
"Fragile is the flesh of defenceless populations, tried by so many wars, ongoing or concluded, leaving behind rubble and open wounds," said the pope.
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2025
He said the Thai official had "humiliated, insulted and showed a lack of respect" to Ms Bosch, and committed the "serious abuse of having called security to intimidate a defenceless woman".
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
They are described as "tolerated" and their owners are defenceless.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
By coming down here, he and Percy had left the others defenceless.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
