Defense
Defense noun - Means or method of defending.
Usage example: thorns are a rose's defense against grazing animals
Guard is a synonym for defense in attack topic. In some cases you can use "Guard" instead a noun "Defense", when it comes to topics like guardianship, protection, armament.
Guard
Guard noun - A protective device (as on a weapon) to prevent accidental operation.
Usage example: slid the guard into place over the chainsaw chain
Defense is a synonym for guard in attack topic. You can use "Defense" instead a noun "Guard", if it concerns topics such as guardianship, protection.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- By executing various attack, defense, and support programs, you breach the ICE and get access to the nodes they guard.
Source: Video Game / Shadowrun -
In Parallel 4, she joins your party of her own accord, and has the highest attack, defense, and speed, and a guard-breaker you can spam and prevent almost any attack.
Source: Video Game / Dark Savior -
Unblockable Attack: The third upgrade for Misa's Sweep Kick gives her a guard-break effect to break through enemies' defense.
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