defenceless

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Adjective defenceless has 2 senses

defenseless, defenceless - lacking protection or support; "a defenseless child"
Antonym: invulnerable (indirect, via vulnerable)
defenseless, defenceless - lacking weapons for self-defense
Antonym: armed (indirect, via unarmed)

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Defenceless

Definition:

(adjective) lacking protection or defense; vulnerable.

Senses:

Sense 1: Vulnerable to harm or attack.
Sense 2: Lacking means of protection or defense.
Sense 3: Not capable of defending oneself.

Sample Sentences:

She felt defenceless against the bullies, as they continued to mock her.
The abandoned puppy was defenceless on the streets until it was rescued by a kind stranger.
In war, innocent civilians can often become defenceless victims.

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