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defensive
adjective
noun
Intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
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dɪˈfɛnsɪv
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adjective
Intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
“Defensive weapons”
adjective
Attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
noun
An attitude of defensiveness
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Defensive weapons
A defensive stance
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