Self-defense
Pronunciation: /ˌsɛlfdɪˈfɛns/
Self-defense (noun)
- Actions taken to protect your body from harm when you are being attacked or threatened.
- A legal idea that allows someone to use reasonable force to stop an immediate attack.
- Practice and lessons that teach people how to protect themselves during dangerous situations.
Examples
- Self-defense helps you protect yourself when danger appears.
- She learned self-defense to protect herself during emergencies.