Armed and Defenseless

Armed

Armed adjective - (used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms.
Usage example: armed robbery
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Synonyms for Armed

Defenseless is an antonym for armed.

Nearby Words: army, arming

Defenseless

Defenseless adjective - Lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack.
Usage example: the lack of warm clothing left the hikers defenseless against the unexpected cold snap

Armed is an antonym for defenseless.

Nearby Word: defense

Both words in one sentence

  • Hilariously Abusive Childhood Janeway: This is where you, armed with a gun, hunt defenseless lil' ol' me down throughout the ship.
  • Video Game / Celestus Defenseless Transports: Civilian ships (cargos, exploration ships, mining modules...) are not armed.
  • Video Game / Master of Orion Defenseless Transports: Troop transports cannot be customized or armed in any way, and are automatically destroyed if they encounter hostile ships with no proper warships around.
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