defensive

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defensive Definition

• (a) intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"
• (n) an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive'')
• (s) attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
• (s) serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting; "defensive fortifications"; "defensive dikes to protect against floods"

defensive Synonyms

• defensive
• defensive attitude
• justificative
• justificatory