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defensive
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difensivo
designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack
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The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances.
I soldati eressero barriere difensive per fortificare la loro posizione contro gli avanzamenti nemici.
She took a defensive stance, ready to protect herself if the situation escalated.
Assunse una posizione difensiva, pronta a proteggersi se la situazione fosse degenerata.
02
showing or expressing the need to justify or protect oneself, especially in response to criticism
Esempi
She became defensive when asked about her performance.
His defensive tone suggested guilt more than confidence.
Defensive
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a state of mind or attitude marked by self-protection or sensitivity to criticism
Esempi
His constant defensive made open discussion difficult.
She dropped her defensive once she realized no one was attacking her.
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