nondefense

/ˈnɒndɪfəns/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of not defending or the state of being undefended

“The nondefense of the city during the war led to its capture by the enemy.”

2. adjective

not defending or intended for defense

“The nondefense budget was allocated for infrastructure development.”

3. noun

a team or player who does not play defense

“The nondefense team struggled to score in the game.”

Synonyms

  • attack
  • offense
  • offensive

Antonyms

  • defense
  • protection