Defense
Defense noun - Means or method of defending.
Return and defense are semantically related. in explanation topic. In some cases you can use "Return" instead a noun "Defense".
Return
Return noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Usage example: I was moved by my grandfather's lengthy return to my casual question about his experiences in the Vietnam War
Defense and return are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defense" instead a noun "Return".
Both words in one sentence
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When they return, they are inflicted with the fear status, which splits their attack and defense in half and makes them tremble violently.
Source: Video Game / Super Mario RPG -
Stone Wall: March is a bit lacking in power and speed(as in how often she gets to take turns), but in return, her defense is second only to Crescendo, though her HP is a bit lacking.
Source: Characters / Eternal Sonata -
In Wolf's defense, she does recover from surprise in time to return fire simultaneously, but without the power of being the primary focus of the cutscene, her shot harmlessly misses.
Source: Improbable Aiming Skills
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