Offense and Shelter

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Offense noun - The act or action of setting upon with force or violence.

Usage example: combat casualties grew enormously as the weapons of offense became far more technologically advanced than defensive armor

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Shelter is an antonym for offense.

Shelter noun - Something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger.

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Offense is an antonym for shelter.

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Shelter and Offense. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/offense/shelter

Offense & Shelter. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/offense/shelter>.

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