Defense
Defense noun - Means or method of defending.
Key
Key noun - An explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Jensen indulged his Chronic Hero Syndrome on Elysium, where he was key to its defense while the militia was rallied.
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Kill It with Fire: This is the dragon's main defense against the heroes; dousing the fire is a key part of the game.
Source: Pinball / Dungeons & Dragons -
It almost worked for the defense, too, but the perp's key witness, his girlfriend, was so unconvincing that by the end the jury were laughing at her. Guilty.
Source: Accuse the Witness
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