Defense and Jeopardy

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Defense noun - Means or method of defending.

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Jeopardy is an antonym for defense.

Jeopardy noun - The state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil.

Usage example: the city's firefighters routinely put their lives in jeopardy by executing daring rescues

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Defense is an antonym for jeopardy.

Double Jeopardy: Libby wails this verbatim when testifying in her own defense regarding her husband's murder.

Source: You Have to Believe Me

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