LINE OF DEFENCE Antonyms

There are 14 antonyms of the phrase line of defence. (opposite meanings)

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	attack				verb, nounv, n
	noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure
	breach				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a failure to perform some promised act or obligation • an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification) • a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) verb • act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises • make an opening or gap in
	conquest				nounn
	noun • the act of conquering • success in mastering something difficult • an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone
	encroachment				nounn
	noun • any entry into an area not previously occupied • entry to another's property without right or permission • influencing strongly
	incursion				nounn
	noun • the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers) • an attack that penetrates into enemy territory • the mistake of incurring liability or blame
	infiltration				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection) • the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium
	inroad				nounn
	noun • an encroachment or intrusion • an invasion or hostile attack
	invasion				nounn
	noun • the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder • any entry into an area not previously occupied • (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body
	offense				nounn
	noun • a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others • a feeling of anger caused by being offended • a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right • the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score • the action of attacking an enemy
	offensive				adjectiveadj
	adjective • for the purpose of attack rather than defense • causing anger or annoyance • morally offensive • unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses noun • the action of attacking an enemy adjective satellite • violating or tending to violate or offend against • causing or able to cause nausea
	onslaught				nounn
	noun • a sudden and severe onset of trouble • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
	overrun				verb, nounv, n
	noun • too much production or more than expected verb • invade in great numbers • occupy in large numbers or live on a host • flow or run over (a limit or brim) • seize the position of and defeat • run beyond or past
	raid				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a sudden short attack • an attempt by speculators to defraud investors verb • search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on • enter someone else's territory and take spoils • take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock • search for something needed or desired
	violation				nounn
	noun • a crime less serious than a felony • an act that disregards an agreement or a right • entry to another's property without right or permission • a disrespectful act • the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will