self-defense Synonyms

self-protection self-defence defense authorized use of deadly force authorized defense assurance of security armored shielding armored protection acceptable defense unarmed battles single defense self-preservation is the first law of nature rolling fighting right to security preservation instinct plain fists ballistic protection bare knuckles bare-knuckle brawl defensive action bare-knuckle fighting life or physical safety know how to take care of oneself stability self-preservation security safety safeguard resistance reassurance protection protecting invulnerability guard defence counteraction brawling armor plating brass knuckles justified homicide justifiable defense individual survival individual safety fight without a weapon defensive purposes body shielding self-security survival instinct bodily integrity guarding