Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

the best defense is a good offense

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.16 in modern English

Syllables
the best de-fense is a -good of-fense
IPA
45
Scrabble Score
28
Letters
4
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

Synonym of attack is the best form of defence.

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What does the best defense is a good offense mean?
Synonym of attack is the best form of defence.

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