Defensive Definition

dĭ-fĕnsĭv
adjective
Defending.
Webster's New World
Intended or appropriate for defending; protective.
American Heritage Medicine
Intended to withstand or deter aggression or attack.
A defensive weapons system; defensive behavior.
American Heritage
Of or relating to the effort to prevent an opponent from gaining points in a game or athletic contest.
American Heritage
Designating or of the side that defends a goal, basket, etc. in a contest.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
noun
A means of defense.
American Heritage
Something that defends.
Webster's New World
A position of defense.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • defensive attitude

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Noun

Singular:
defensive
Plural:
defensives

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