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The definition of defensive
4 Definitions of: defensive
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- adjective, intended, suitable, or done for defence, as opposed to offence
- adjective, rejecting criticisms of oneself or covering up one's failings
- noun, a position of defence
- noun, on the defensive in an attitude or position of defence, as in being ready to reject criticism
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| Synonyms: | protective, defend, oppose, safeguard, watchful, uptight, suspicious |
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