Meaning & use
defenseless
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Without the ability or means to protect oneself from harm or attack.
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The village was left defenseless after the soldiers withdrew.
A newborn fawn is almost entirely defenseless against predators.
A note on using this word
The British spelling "defenceless" is equally common outside the United States.
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