defensive

adj. protective, watchful, on guard

n. attitude of defense, position of defense

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Noun
1. an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
(synonym) defensive attitude
(hypernym) attitude, mental attitude

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Adjective
1. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"
(antonym) offensive
(similar) antiaircraft
(see-also) protective
2. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
(synonym) justificative, justificatory
(similar) apologetic, excusatory
3. serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting; "defensive fortifications"; "defensive dikes to protect against floods"
(similar) protective

nf. defensiveness, defence

adj. defensive, protective

nf. defensive

adj. defensive, vindicatory