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defensive
01
designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack
Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
relational
Superlative
most defensive
Comparative
more defensive
gradable
Examples
The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances.
02
showing or expressing the need to justify or protect oneself, especially in response to criticism
Examples
She became defensive when asked about her performance.
Defensive
01
a state of mind or attitude marked by self-protection or sensitivity to criticism
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
defensives
Examples
His constant defensive made open discussion difficult.
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