Destruction
Destruction noun - The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless.
Self-defense is an antonym for destruction.
Self-defense
Self-defense noun - The act of defending yourself.
Both words in one sentence
- GLaDOS notes that a side effect of the destruction is that she can't turn her self-defense rocket turret off anymore.
Source: Tactical Suicide Boss -
Unfortunately, when he is later taken to court for it, Bianca's destruction of the evidence only ensures that Michael gets Off on a Technicality long enough for Bianca herself to confront him and shoot him dead in self-defense.
Source: Destroy the Evidence - Joe: Renegades, though his death wasn't just for drama: The premise of the show is that his teammates are being pursued for his murder (which they didn't cause) and the destruction of a Cobra Industries plant (which they were responsible for, but they acted in self-defense).
Source: Sacrificial Lamb
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