Abstract Nouns Ending in E and Containing EF

Explore 53 verified English abstract nouns ending in E and containing EF, including Defense, Reference, Preference, Defensive, Definite, Refuge and Defiance. Browse these idea words for emotions, qualities, and intangible concepts below, or explore examples of abstract vs. concrete nouns in our noun grammar guide.

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Starts with B
6 words
beneficence
beefcake
biodefense
birefringence
benefactive
beforetime
Starts with C
5 words
ceasefire
cyberdefense
coreference
covfefe
chiefage
Starts with D
11 words
defense
defensive
definite
defiance
deference
dereference
definitude
defeasance
defervescence
defensative
deflexure
Starts with E
5 words
effervescence
effulgence
efflorescence
effluence
efference
Starts with I
1 words
indefinite
Starts with M
3 words
maleficence
misreference
malefice
Starts with P
5 words
preference
prefecture
prefire
preformative
prefixture
Starts with R
11 words
reference
refuge
refinance
reframe
reflexive
reflectance
refreeze
refire
refulgence
refluence
refringence
Starts with S
2 words
subreference
shameface
Starts with T
2 words
timeframe
typeface
Starts with W
2 words
wherefore
whiteface

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