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defensive

Trying to keep safe from attack.

Meanings of «defensive»

1 · adjective

trying to keep safe from attack

The army took a defensive position near the river.

2 · adjective

quick to protect yourself when criticized

He became defensive when we questioned his choice.

Similar: guardedtouchyprickly

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Word family

defend B1 · verbdefence B1 · noundefender B1 · noundefendant B2 · noundefensive B1 · adjectivedefenceless C1 · adjective