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defensive
01
defensiv, abwehrend
designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack
Beispiele
The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances.
Die Soldaten errichteten Abwehr-Barrieren, um ihre Position gegen feindliche Angriffe zu verstärken.
She took a defensive stance, ready to protect herself if the situation escalated.
Sie nahm eine defensive Haltung ein, bereit, sich zu schützen, falls die Situation eskalierte.
02
showing or expressing the need to justify or protect oneself, especially in response to criticism
Beispiele
She became defensive when asked about her performance.
His defensive tone suggested guilt more than confidence.
Defensive
01
a state of mind or attitude marked by self-protection or sensitivity to criticism
Beispiele
His constant defensive made open discussion difficult.
She dropped her defensive once she realized no one was attacking her.
Lexikalischer Baum
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