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defensive
01
defensief, verdedigend
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.
De soldaten richtten verdedigingsbarrières op om hun positie tegen vijandelijke aanvallen te versterken.
She took a defensive stance, ready to protect herself if the situation escalated.
Ze nam een defensieve houding aan, klaar om zichzelf te beschermen als de situatie escaleerde.
02
showing or expressing the need to justify or protect oneself, especially in response to criticism
Voorbeelden
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
Voorbeelden
His constant defensive made open discussion difficult.
She dropped her defensive once she realized no one was attacking her.
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defensiveness
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