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defensive
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defensive in WordNet English dictionary
noun
an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
defensive
defensive attitude
adjective
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
"defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"
defensive
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
defensive
justificative
justificatory
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