Defense
Defense noun - Means or method of defending.
Insistence and defense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Insistence" instead a noun "Defense".
Insistence
Insistence noun - A solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something.
Defense and insistence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defense" instead a noun "Insistence".
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Both words in one sentence
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It's likely he picked up fighting techniques purely in self-defense from a combination of always being attacked and Arthur's insistence upon using Merlin as a sparring partner (or practice dummy).
Source: Magic Knight -
At Rachel's insistence, he pops a squid delicacy into his mouth.Mike: [with shock and disgust] I think it's still moving... I Did What I Had to Do: Louis uses this as his defense after attacking Donna during the trial run.
Source: Series / Suits - Though with West Germany's insistence on "forward defense", that their country be defended right up to the border with East Germany, it was really more like trading lives for NATO Army Groups to mobilize their corps and the mentioned REFORGER reinforcements to arrive.
Source: Delaying Action
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