defenceless

Definitions of defenceless
  1. adjective
    lacking protection or support
    synonyms: defenseless
    vulnerable
    susceptible to attack
  2. adjective
    lacking weapons for self-defense
    synonyms: defenseless
    unarmed
    (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
  3. adverb
    without defense
    synonyms: defencelessly, defenseless, defenselessly
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