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If you really believe the number one priority of our government is the protection of our people, then the idea of being defenseless against an intercontinental ballistic missile or any other type of weapon system that puts us in jeopardy is not acceptable.
Don Nickles

Meaning of "defenseless" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DEFENSELESS

defenseless  [dɪˈfɛnslɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEFENSELESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Defenseless is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEFENSELESS


baseless
ˈbeɪslɪs
ceaseless
ˈsiːslɪs
chanceless
ˈtʃɑːnslɪs
classless
ˈklɑːslɪs
faceless
ˈfeɪslɪs
horseless
ˈhɔːslɪs
lossless
ˈlɒslɪs
massless
ˈmæslɪs
menseless
ˈmɛnslɪs
offenceless
əˈfɛnslɪs
offenseless
əˈfɛnslɪs
pretenceless
prɪˈtɛnslɪs
priceless
ˈpraɪslɪs
purposeless
ˈpɜːpəslɪs
responseless
rɪˈspɒnslɪs
senseless
ˈsɛnslɪs
substanceless
ˈsʌbstənslɪs
suspenseless
səˈspenslɪs
useless
ˈjuːslɪs
voiceless
ˈvɔɪslɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEFENSELESS

defendant
defender
Defender of the Faith
defending
defending counsel
defenestrate
defenestration
defensative
defense
defenselessly
defenselessness
defenseman
defensibility
defensible
defensibleness
defensibly
defensive
defensive medicine
defensively
defensiveness

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEFENSELESS

ageless
boneless
bottomless
careless
changeless
clueless
frameless
homeless
hopeless
lifeless
loveless
nameless
nevertheless
nonetheless
shameless
sleeveless
tasteless
timeless
tireless
tubeless
wireless

Synonyms and antonyms of defenseless in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «defenseless» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEFENSELESS

Find out the translation of defenseless to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of defenseless from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «defenseless» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

手无寸铁
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

indefensos
570 millions of speakers

English

defenseless
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रक्षाहीन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العزل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

беззащитным
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

indefesa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অরক্ষিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sans défense
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tanpa pertahanan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wehrlos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無防備の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무방비
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Defenseless
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không được che chở
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாதுகாப்பற்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निराधार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

savunmasız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

indifeso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bezbronny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

беззахисним
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fără apărare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανυπεράσπιστους
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

weerloos
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

försvarslös
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forsvarsløs
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of defenseless

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEFENSELESS»

The term «defenseless» is quite widely used and occupies the 54.454 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEFENSELESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about defenseless

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10 QUOTES WITH «DEFENSELESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word defenseless.
1
Gary Bauer
If Republicans are aiming for the heart, for compassion, the last thing they should do is abandon the sanctity of life. Instead, they should tell Americans that they believe in the dignity and value of every human being, from the defenseless unborn child, to the newborn with a disability, to the 90-year-old dealing with dementia.
2
Kate Chopin
I trust it will not be giving away professional secrets to say that many readers would be surprised, perhaps shocked, at the questions which some newspaper editors will put to a defenseless woman under the guise of flattery.
3
Sloane Crosley
Picture it in your mind's nostril: you get in a cab in time to catch twin thugs named Vomit and Cologne assaulting a defenseless pine-tree air freshener.
4
Dick Dale
I grew a love for helpless, defenseless things. People would give me lions and jaguars. I had cheetahs, monkeys.
5
Lou Ferrigno
Computers can bully us. A slow and unreliable system will bring even the toughest soul to their knees as they find themselves completely defenseless against the erratic whims of their rogue machine.
6
Eugene Jarecki
We come out of Jewish-refugee, Holocaust stock, which means that our predecessors fled and we learned that systems of power are vulnerable to corruption and can treat the defenseless in a destructive fashion.
7
Lawrence G. Lovasik
It is just as cowardly to judge an absent person as it is wicked to strike a defenseless one. Only the ignorant and narrow-minded gossip, for they speak of persons instead of things.
8
Joe Moore
Our laws are a reflection of our culture. Our culture does not condone the torture of innocent and defenseless creatures. And we as a society believe all God's creatures should be treated humanely.
9
Don Nickles
If you really believe the number one priority of our government is the protection of our people, then the idea of being defenseless against an intercontinental ballistic missile or any other type of weapon system that puts us in jeopardy is not acceptable.
10
Bill O'Reilly
The measure of a decent human being is how he or she treats the defenseless.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEFENSELESS»

Discover the use of defenseless in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to defenseless and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Defenseless
With no one to trust on either side of the law except themselves and a secretive ex-cop, Marianna, Laurie, Shannon, and Beth will have to join all their smarts, savvy, and loyalty to stop the killer from taking one of their own.… From the ...
Celeste Marsella, 2008
2
Defenseless: A Novel
PETER WILSON is a recent university graduate. He has written two screenplays and has just completed his second novel. "Defenseless" is his first published work.
Peter Wilson, 2012
3
The Rights of the Defenseless: Protecting Animals and ...
The first book to explore these dual organizations and their storied history, The Rights of the Defenseless will appeal broadly to reform-minded historians and social theorists alike.
Susan J. Pearson, 2011
4
Defenseless
Now, with each dangerous turn in the case, Sonya will find herself on trial--defenseless against Dwayne's seductive kisses, his tender words, and the powerful inner voice that dares her to fall in love.
Adrianne Byrd, 2008
5
Defending the Defenseless: A Guide to Protecting and ...
This book guides readers through the variety of ways they can help companion animals and offers practical tips to get involved, from donating money to volunteering at animal shelters, from opposing animal experimentation to raising children ...
Allie Phillips, 2011
6
Defenseless
Attorney Savannah Manning's blissful retreat from the bustle of her life is shattered when a shocking crime in a nearby town draws her into a murder case, with her defending a very unpopular client. A first novel. Original.
Nancy Knight, 1993
7
Defenseless America
Commodore J. Stuart Blackton, President of the Vitagraph Company of America, who wrote the scenario of "The Battle CryofPeace", has this tosay about Defenseless America:— "To the fearless patriotism ofHudson Maxim and the plain, ...
Hudson Maxim
8
101 Questions about Your Immune System (Revised Edition): ...
As in previous books in this critically acclaimed series, Brynie polled hundreds of high school students across the country to find out what they wanted to know most about their immune system.
Faith Hickman Brynie, 2013
9
Defenseless Christianity: Anabaptism for a Nonviolent Church
Proposing an Anabaptism defined as defenseless Christianity, the authors contend it should be seen as a nonviolent Christian movement with a world-reconciling theology even though some first-generation Anabaptists were not pacifists. ...
Gerald J. Mast, J. Denny Weaver, Greg Boyd, 2009
10
Defenseless (Mills & Boon Kimani Arabesque) (Gatano Crime ...
WHEN THE JURY IS OUT ON LOVE.
Adrianne Byrd, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEFENSELESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term defenseless is used in the context of the following news items.
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A lesson in service from World War II: Dana Milbank
... the fighters escorting his formation were drawn away in combat, leaving the bombers defenseless against air and ground fire for an hour. «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
2
Wimbledon 2015: Federer to play Murray
The cheeky Simon, whose counter-punching style mirrors Murray's, was largely defenseless in their first encounter on grass. Federer struck 11 ... «WVTM13, Jul 15»
3
Year after Gaza war, Hamas remains defiant to continue fight …
“The occupation, which waged war against our defenseless people and continued the siege of the Gaza Strip, won't succeed in breaking our ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
4
In 1976 letter, Iran hailed Entebbe rescue, mourned death of Yoni …
... by the brave Israeli commandos, saved the lives of a number of defenseless people who had been trapped in the grab of Air route bandits, ... «The Times of Israel, Jul 15»
5
Hamas lists Ben-Gurion airport, Dimona Reactor, as 'notable' sites …
“The occupation, which waged war against our defenseless people and continued the siege of the Gaza Strip, won't succeed in breaking our ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
6
Kevin Love gets naked for ESPN
Apparently, the lethargic defender was also defenseless against Mom's fettuccine alfredo in middle school. “I got teased, like any kid who was ... «City Pages, Jul 15»
7
Debate on smog pollution should be about health, not lobbying and …
... the heartbreaking symptoms that smog pollution can trigger in defenseless children, the elderly, and asthmatics -- citing numerous reports, ... «The Hill, Jul 15»
8
Kristen Lindsey May Get Away without Animal Cruelty Charges
So, how is intentionally taking an arrow and shooting a defenseless animal not a crime? I am no attorney, but I can easily answer each of the ... «ChicagoNow, Jul 15»
9
Surprise! UN Condemns Israel
Indeed, Israel comes off in the resolution as a bullying colossus with no justification for taking on a defenseless Hamas. The U.S. vote was the ... «The Jewish Press, Jul 15»
10
'Saudis paying hush money on Yemen'
“A government like Saudi Arabia drops bombs on the defenseless [Yemeni] people, but the [so-called] advocates of human rights and justice ... «Press TV, Jul 15»

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