# defences

Pronunciation: US say "di-FEN-siz" /dɪˈfɛnsɪz/; UK say "di-FENS-iz" /dɪˈfɛnsɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of defence. *(UK)* — plural of defence
   - Simple: Plural of defence. This spelling is used in British English.
   - _The minister's defences of the policy grew weaker with every interview._
   - _The striker found a way through two of the league's tightest defences._

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