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defensive
01
оборонний, захисний
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.
Солдати звели оборонні бар'єри, щоб зміцнити свою позицію проти ворожих наступів.
She took a defensive stance, ready to protect herself if the situation escalated.
Вона зайняла оборонну позицію, готова захистити себе, якщо ситуація загостриться.
02
showing or expressing the need to justify or protect oneself, especially in response to criticism
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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
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His constant defensive made open discussion difficult.
She dropped her defensive once she realized no one was attacking her.
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