Defensible
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
Secure and defensible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Secure" instead an adjective "Defensible".
Secure
Secure adjective - Having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities.
Defensible and secure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defensible" instead an adjective "Secure".
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Secure and Defensible. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defensible/secure
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