Defensible and Liable

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Defensible adjective - Capable of being defended against physical attack.

Usage example: the pioneers retreated to a defensible hillside to take a stand against the raiders

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Liable is an antonym for defensible.

Nearby Words: defend, defense, defensive

Liable adjective - Being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm.

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Defensible is an antonym for liable.

Nearby Word: liability

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