Defensive
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British pronunciation/dɪfˈɛnsɪv/
American pronunciation/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "defensive"

defensive
01

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack

02

attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Defensive
01

an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

defensive

adj

defense

n

defend

v

defensively

adv

defensively

adv

defensiveness

n

defensiveness

n
example
Example
The soldiers erected defensive barriers to fortify their position against enemy advances.
The castle was equipped with defensive mechanisms such as drawbridges and thick stone walls.
The defensive strategy focused on preventing the opponent from scoring any goals.
He wore a helmet and armor as part of his defensive gear during the jousting tournament.
She took a defensive stance, ready to protect herself if the situation escalated.
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