Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun deliberate_defense

1 sense of deliberate defense

Sense 1
deliberate defense, deliberate defence -- (a defense organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems)
       => defense, defence, defensive measure -- ((military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program")