Defenition of the word defensive
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Defenition of the word defensive
- intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"
- serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting; "defensive fortifications"; "defensive dikes to protect against floods"
- an attitude of defense; especially in the phrase "on the defensive"
- attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
- an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive'')
- an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
- intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
Synonyms for the word defensive
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- cynical
- defending
- defensive attitude
- distrustful
- excusatory
- guilty
- justificative
- justificatory
- protecting
- protective
- self-protective
- shielding
- shifty
- suspicious
Similar words in the defensive
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- antiaircraft
- antisubmarine
- antitank
- apologetic
- defending
- defensive
- defensively
- defensiveness
- defensiveness's
- en garde
- excusatory
- protective
Hypernyms for the word defensive
Antonyms for the word defensive
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