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defensive

/d/I/'f/E/ns/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

    adj.all

    Examples
    Defensive weapons.
    A defensive stance.
    Antonyms offensive

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to <i>offensive</i>; as, <i>defensive</i> armor.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

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

    noun.cognition

    Synonyms defensive attitude

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. That which defends; a safeguard.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

    adj.all

    Synonyms justificative justificatory

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

defenselesslydefenselessnessdefenserdefensibilitydefensibledefensiblenessdefensive attitudedefensive measuredefensive structuredefensivelydefensivenessdefensor

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