Defense and Grounds

Defense

Defense noun - Means or method of defending.

Grounds and defense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grounds" instead a noun "Defense".

Grounds

Grounds noun - Your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief.
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Synonyms for Grounds

Defense and grounds are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defense" instead a noun "Grounds".

Both words in one sentence

  • Webcomic / Dreamkeepers We Have Become Complacent: Using their powers, the only true defense against nightmares, is grounds for exile.
  • In the Back His killer got off by claiming self-defense on the grounds that Hardin could see him reflected in the barroom mirror Hardin was looking at.
    Source: In the Back
  • Wrestling / Bruiser Brody He was tried in a Puerto Rican court and was acquitted on the grounds of self-defense.The Other Wiki has a good writeup on his life and career.
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