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defenseless

de·fense·less [ di fénssləss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
unprotected: lacking any form of protection and therefore vulnerable



plural noun 
Definition:
 
unprotected people: people who are unable to defend themselves and their interests
working as a shield for the defenseless


de·fense·less·ly adverb
de·fense·less·ness noun
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