Synonyms for defenseless
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1. defenseless

   Synonyms:
   unsheltered, exposed, unguarded, unprotected, unarmed

   Antonyms:
   sheltered, guarded, fortified, defended, protected, armed

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1. defenseless, defencelessadjective

   lacking protection or support

   "a defenseless child"

   Synonyms:
   defenceless, naked

   Antonyms:
   armed, protected, invulnerable

2. naked, defenselessadjective

   having no protecting or concealing cover

   "naked to mine enemies"- Shakespeare

   Synonyms:
   raw, au naturel(p), defenceless, nude, naked, bare

   Antonyms:
   invulnerable, protected, armed

3. defenseless, defencelessadverb

   lacking weapons for self-defense

   Synonyms:
   defenceless, naked

   Antonyms:
   protected, invulnerable, armed

4. defenseless, defenceless, defenselessly, defencelesslyadverb

   without defense

   "the child was standing in the middle of the crossfire, defenselessly"

   Synonyms:
   defenselessly, defencelessly, defenceless

   Antonyms:
   invulnerable, armed, protected

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1. List of paraphrases for "defenseless":

   defenceless, helpless, unarmed

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How to use defenseless in a sentence?

1. Gloria Barghi:

   I just told my husband, I said, 'Call it mother's intuition.' I just want to see if he's OK,' i pulled up the app. I picked it up right when the lead teacher was assaulting the first victim. It was intentional. It was thought out. It was malicious … these are defenseless little kids. Empty classroom or lecture hall (iStock).

2. Steve Alm:

   The allegations in this case are heinous beyond description, and we will hold Lehua Kalua and Isaac Kalua accountable for their alleged crimes against this defenseless child.

3. Orlando Police Chief John Mina:

   I have seen the video of Markieth Loyd executing Lt. Debra Clayton while she lay defenseless on the ground. She was given no chance to live. A cop killer – who also killed his pregnant girlfriend should not be given a chance, the heinous crimes that he committed in our community are the very reason we have the death penalty as an option under the law.

4. Korean Central News Agency:

   (Kim) said everyone should remember that it is the (ruling) partys core plan and unwavering determination to build a powerful force strong enough to discourage any forces from daring to provoke us and to leave any opponent defenseless against our Juche weapons of absolute power even in situations of physical clashes.

5. Donald Trump:

   Today, with one clear voice, the United States of America calls upon the nations of the world to end religious persecution. Stop the crimes against people of faith, release prisoners of conscience. Repeal laws restricting freedom of religion and belief. Protect the vulnerable, the defenseless, and the oppressed.