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defensive

/dɪ'fɛnsɪv/

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noun
an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
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defensive attitude

type of:
attitude mental attitude
adjective
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
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justificative justificatory apologetic excusatory
adjective
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
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"defensive weapons" "a defensive stance"

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antitank antiaircraft defending en garde antisubmarine

Opposite:

offensive

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