Defensible and Susceptible

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Defensible adjective - Capable of being defended against physical attack.

Usage example: the pioneers retreated to a defensible hillside to take a stand against the raiders

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Susceptible is an antonym for defensible.

Nearby Words: defend, defense, defensive

Susceptible adjective - Lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack.

Usage example: completely susceptible and totally defenseless against the imploring eyes of the puppy in the pet store

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Defensible is an antonym for susceptible.

Nearby Words: susceptibility, susceptive

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