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defensive meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of defensive at MeaningMonkey.org. defensive meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DEFENSIVE noun
Definition of defensive (noun)
- an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
- synonyms: defensive attitude
DEFENSIVE adjective
Definition of defensive (adjective)
- intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
- "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"
- antonym: offensive
- attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
- synonyms: justificative, justificatory
Source: Princeton University Wordnet