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Princeton's WordNet

  1. self-defense, self-defence, self-protectionnoun

    the act of defending yourself

Wiktionary

  1. self-protectionnoun

    self-defence

Wikipedia

  1. self-protection

    Self-defense (self-defence primarily in Commonwealth English) is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions.

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  1. self-protection

    Self-protection refers to measures taken by an individual or entity to guard against harm, damage or loss. It involves various strategies or actions aimed at preventing or minimizing physical harm from external threats, preserving one's health and well-being, or safeguarding personal interests and assets. This may encompass physical defense skills, emotional resilience, cyber security, and legal precautions, among others.

The Roycroft Dictionary

  1. self-protection

    The first law of life.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of self-protection in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of self-protection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of self-protection in a Sentence

  1. Jennifer Cassetta:

    Use cross body bags or backpacks so your hands are free to protect yourself, someone else or to make a call, carrying shopping bags with both hands decreases your chances of self-protection.


Translations for self-protection

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

  • protection de soiFrench
  • आत्म सुरक्षाHindi

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