defensive

Definition

  • adjective: defending or protecting someone or something from attack
  • adjective: serving to 'defend' or protect
  • often + 'about'
  • synonyms: safeguard, defending, antitank

Examples

  • We have taken many 'defensive' measures [=we have done things to protect ourselves] against terrorist attacks.

  • The team needs to improve its game 'defensively'. [=it needs to make its defense better]

  • He found himself 'on the defensive' when the subject of the environment was discussed.

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