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Defensive

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Synonyms of defensive

1. (noun) an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase on the defensive')

2. (adjective) attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Words Similar to defensive

1. (adjective) intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

2. (adjective) attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Hypernyms of defensive

1. (noun) an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase on the defensive')

Also see for defensive

1. (adjective) intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

Words Derivationally Related to defensive

1. (noun) an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase on the defensive')

2. (adjective) intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

3. (adjective) attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Antonyms of defensive

1. (adjective) intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack