strong defense
Impenetrable barrier system
Strong defense describes a robust ability to resist attack, protect assets, or prevent opposition success.
In sports, a strong defense stops opponents from scoring: Their strong defense held the other team to just three points.
In law, it means a compelling case against charges.
In military or strategic contexts, it refers to well-fortified protective capabilities.
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- impenetrableImpossible to pass through
- brick wallStacked masonry partition
- iron curtainDivider of forged metal
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
armor · bulwark · fortress · resilient · unyielding · stalwart · hold the fort · goalkeeper · goal line stand · rampart · blockade · ironclad · wall · garrison · bunker · lockdown · shutout · linebacker
- Thatcher EraMargaret Thatcher, Thatcher, Iron Lady, monetarism, poll tax
strong defenseweak spot
Vulnerability to exploit
vulnerability · breach · Achilles heel · soft underbelly · chink in the armor
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