Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: self-defence

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A British Columbia provincial court judge has found a Tofino man guilty of illegally killing a black bear and her cub, despite arguing he only shot one bear in self-defence.

Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/1-hospitalized-after-fire-at-residential-building-in-vancouver-s-mount-pleasant-1.6450519

At the time, the case was closed as self-defence but, after it was reopened, investigators found that Cox and Ms Vallow allegedly conspired to kill Vallow.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/lori-vallow-chad-daybell-trial-key-players-b2325634.html

BJJ is a self-defence martial art and combat sport which involves disarming an opponent by utilizing a series of artful moves to pin them to the mat, relying more on skill rather than strength or size.

Source: https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2023/07/11/at-16-okanagan-teen-has-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-world-in-a-chokehold-shes-the-person-to-beat/

But Mr Durr added: “By the time he delivers that actually quite sickening blow, there’s no question of self-defence.

Source: https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23328583.colchester-attack-saw-army-mechanic-suffer-bleed-brain/?ref=rss

“Cyprus stands firmly in solidarity with Israel and in support of its right to self-defence.”

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/10/07/cyprus-condemns-hamas-attack-on-israel/

DCI Laura Semple said: “Hanniford-Brown claimed that he acted in self-defence and that he suffered with PTSD and a phobia of knives, he also said that if it wasn't self-defence, he at least hadn't intended to cause Errol serious harm."

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1793973/Raekwon-Hanniford-Brown-murder-trial

DCI Laura Semple said: “Hanniford-Brown claimed that he acted in self-defence and that he suffered with PTSD and a phobia of knives, he also said that if it wasn't self-defence, he at least hadn't intended to cause Errol serious harm."

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1793973/Raekwon-Hanniford-Brown-murder-trial

Following their appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, Dave campaigned to extend the Animal Welfare Act of 2006 and successfully changed the law which will make it harder to state that anyone attacking an animal of any kind was in self-defence.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/britains-talent-dog-star-who-30582387

Hadas-Handelsman thanked Hungary's parliament for its support, and asked for international support for Israel's self-defence.

Source: https://www.budapesttimes.hu/world/israeli-ambassador-hamas-attack-watershed-moment/

“Hanniford-Brown claimed that he acted in self-defence and that he suffered with PTSD and a phobia of knives, he also said that if it wasn't self-defence, he at least hadn't intended to cause Errol serious harm.

Source: https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/south-london-drug-dealer-stabbed-27357761

“Hanniford-Brown claimed that he acted in self-defence and that he suffered with PTSD and a phobia of knives, he also said that if it wasn't self-defence, he at least hadn't intended to cause Errol serious harm.

Source: https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/south-london-drug-dealer-stabbed-27357761

He claimed he did not recall stabbing him and any action that he took was in self-defence.

Source: https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/news/crime/warning-carrying-knives-has-consequences-after-fatal-stabbing-4397866

He claimed it had been in self-defence, and the charges were eventually dropped.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/ryan-oneal-ali-macraw-love-story-b2461994.html

He is also the owner of ARMD Riverina, a self-defence school which educates women on personal safety.

Source: https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/8052113/relentless-desire-to-drive-wagga-forward-puts-pcyc-boss-in-the-running-for-award/?src=rss

However he claims he was acting in self-defence and is standing trial at Liverpool Crown Court, having pleaded not guilty to and an alternative count of manslaughter.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/photo-shows-killers-handwritten-note-28257699

If you hurt yourself in a fight with someone and can’t prove it was self-defence, then it’s unlikely your insurance will cover you.

Source: https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/23763400.10-things-can-make-travel-insurance-void/?ref=rss

In interview he initially defended his actions but now accepts his actions went beyond self-defence.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/father-and-son-injured-with-single-punch-in-labradoodle-row-283148/

In Mexico, close to a thousand women participated in a self-defence class that combines martial arts with simple street-fighting techniques, in Iztapalapa.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/2023/03/18/no-comment-videos-of-the-week

I reiterated Israel's right to self-defence and called for coordinated efforts to achieve an immediate halt to the violent attacks by Hamas terrorists and other militants," Blinken wrote on 'X' on Saturday.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/havent-seen-evidence-of-irans-involvement-antony-blinken-on-hamas-4462367

O'Keefe, a former lawyer and son of former NSW Supreme Court judge Barry O'Keefe, argued he acted in self-defence.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/crime/former-tv-host-okeefe-to-fight-assault-drug-charges-c-9662338