self-defence
Warding off attackers
Self-defence is the act of protecting oneself from physical harm or attack.
The term also applies to legal justification for using force when threatened: The jury accepted her plea of self-defence.
It extends to protecting one's interests or reputation: His angry response was pure self-defence.
Self-defence classes teach techniques for repelling attackers.
Also spelled self-defense.
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- jiu-jitsuJapanese submission-based combat
- aikidoThrowing art using redirection
kung fu · boxing · kickboxing · hapkido · silat · capoeira · savate · sambo
Capsaicin-based defensive aerosol
- taserHandheld electroshock device
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- batonSlender rod for leading
flashlight · stun gun · mace · umbrella · cane · walking stick · firearm · knife
Self-assurance or trust
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
boundaries · agency · courage · strength · determination · vigilance · preparedness · situational awareness
Able to be defended
- acquittalFormal clearing of charges
- reasonable forceLegally justified physical intervention
- proportionalityScaling relationship between quantities
- necessityIndispensable requirement
affirmative defense · plea · testimony · exoneration · imminent threat · retreat · lawful · aggressor
karate
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
- jiu-jitsuJapanese submission-based combat
aikido · kung fu · boxing · kickboxing · hapkido · silat · capoeira · savate · sambo · wrestling
pepper spray
Capsaicin-based defensive aerosol
baton · flashlight · stun gun · mace · umbrella · cane · walking stick · firearm · knife · shield
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
awareness · boundaries · agency · courage · strength · determination · vigilance · preparedness · situational awareness · instinct
justifiable
Able to be defended
- acquittalFormal clearing of charges
- reasonable forceLegally justified physical intervention
- proportionalityScaling relationship between quantities
necessity · affirmative defense · plea · testimony · exoneration · imminent threat · retreat · lawful · aggressor · provocation
guard
Watchful defensive attention
shield · cover · dodge · evade · retreat · escape · barrier · fortification · safe room · shelter
- tortstort, negligence, tortfeasor, torts, tort law
self-defenceaggression
Hostile or attacking behavior
attack · offense · assault · unprovoked attack · first strike
self-defencesubmission
Yielding to another's will
surrender · capitulation · yielding · passivity · non-resistance
self, defend, selfish, defender, selfless, defensive, defenseless, defence, defensible