acted in self defence
 

* 1.committed an act in order to protect oneself

2.acted for self preservation

English Related Words* a shadow of his former self

* acted

* acted against his better judgement

* acted as if he owned the place

* acted for

* acted in the line of duty

* acted rationally

* acted under the banner of

* acted wisely

* acted within the law

* active defence

* aerospace defence

* air defence

* air defence (nato)

* air defence action area