defensivedɪˈfɛn sɪv
defensive (n)
- plural
- defensives
defensively (adv)
- comparative
- defensive / adj
- superlative
- defensive / noun
- defensiveness / noun
English Definitions:
defensive, defensive attitude (adj)
an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
defensive (adj)
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
"defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"
defensive, justificative, justificatory (adj)
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
defensive (Noun)
A means, attitude or position of defense.
defensive (Adjective)
Intended for defence; protective
defensive (Adjective)
Intended to deter attack
defensive (Adjective)
Performed so as to minimise risk
defensive (Adjective)
Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; compare paranoid
defensive (Adjective)
Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs.; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
defensive (Adjective)
pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
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