defencelessly

defencelessly
In a defenceless manner.

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  • defencelessly — adverb without defense the child was standing in the middle of the crossfire, defenselessly • Syn: ↑defenseless, ↑defenceless, ↑defenselessly • Derived from adjective: ↑defenceless (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • defence — defenceable, adj. defenceless, adj. defencelessly, adv. defencelessness, n. /di fens /, n., v.t., defenced, defencing. Chiefly Brit. defense. * * * …   Universalium

  • defence — noun 1. /dəˈfɛns / (say duh fens) resistance against attack; protection. 2. /dəˈfɛns / (say duh fens) something that defends, especially a fortification. 3. /dəˈfɛns / (say duh fens) the defending of a cause or the like by speech, argument, etc.… …  

  • defence — n. (US defense) 1 the act of defending from or resisting attack. 2 a a means of resisting attack. b a thing that protects. c the military resources of a country. 3 (in pl.) fortifications. 4 a justification, vindication. b a speech or piece of… …   Useful english dictionary

  • defenceless — I adjective 1. lacking protection or support a defenseless child • Syn: ↑defenseless • Similar to: ↑vulnerable • Derivationally related forms: ↑defencelessness, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • defenseless — I adjective 1. lacking protection or support a defenseless child • Syn: ↑defenceless • Similar to: ↑vulnerable • Derivationally related forms: ↑defencelessness …   Useful english dictionary

  • defenselessly — adverb without defense the child was standing in the middle of the crossfire, defenselessly • Syn: ↑defenseless, ↑defenceless, ↑defencelessly • Derived from adjective: ↑defenceless (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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