defensive

Letters that make defensive

s, d, e, f, n, i, v are letters that make 'defensive'

Words within defensive

si, fen, en, SI, iv, IV, DE, Fe, Si are words within 'defensive'


3 possible definitions for 'defensive'

Defensive as "attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing"

Under this definition, defensive is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

justificative, justificatory have the same meaning as 'defensive'

Derivatives of defensive

rationalise, justify, maintain, apologise, defend, vindicate, defensive, fight back, fight down, apologize, rationalize, oppose, fight, excuse, defensive attitude are derivatives of 'defensive'.

Similar to defensive

apologetic, excusatory are similar to 'defensive'.


Defensive as "an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')"

Under this definition, defensive is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

defensive attitude has the same meaning as defensive

defensive as a type

'defensive' can be a type of attitude, mental attitude.

Derivatives of defensive

justificative, justificatory, defensive are derivatives of 'defensive'.


Defensive as "intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack"

Under this definition, defensive is an adjective and has the following properties:

Antonyms

offensive has the opposite meaning of defensive

Derivatives of defensive

defend, guard, hold are derivatives of 'defensive'.

Similar to defensive

antiaircraft, antisubmarine, antitank, defending, en garde are similar to 'defensive'.

Example of defensive used within this context

"defensive weapons", "a defensive stance"



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