Translation of "self-defense" into German

Selbstverteidigung, Notwehr, Abwehr are the top translations of "self-defense" into German.

self-defense noun grammar

the means of defending oneself from physical attack [..]

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  • Selbstverteidigung

    noun feminine

    means of defending oneself from attack [..]

    She took night classes in the art of self-defense.

    Sie nahm Abendunterricht in der Kunst der Selbstverteidigung.

  • Notwehr

    noun feminine

    Tom claims he shot Mary in self defense.

    Tom behauptet, er habe Maria aus Notwehr erschossen.

  • Abwehr

    noun feminine

    Nothing less than murder could justify such violent self- defense

    Nur ein Mord rechtfertigt eine so vehemente Abwehr

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    • Schutz
    • Verteidigung
    • Wehr

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