Synonyms of defenseless

Adjective


1. defenseless, defenceless, vulnerable (vs. invulnerable)

usage: lacking protection or support; "a defenseless child"

2. naked, defenseless, unprotected (vs. protected)

usage: having no protecting or concealing cover; "naked to mine enemies"- Shakespeare

3. defenseless, defenceless, unarmed (vs. armed)

usage: lacking weapons for self-defense

Adverb


1. defenseless, defenceless, defenselessly, defencelessly

usage: without defense; "the child was standing in the middle of the crossfire, defenselessly"

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