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Definition defensive in American English

defensive noun

noun
/dɪˈfensɪv/
1

trying to defend something from attacks or criticism

Example

a controversy that has put the school’s leadership on the defensive

Synonyms and related words
protective defensive precautionary
Definition defensive in American English