Meaning Of The Word Defensive

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Defensive Meaning

Defensive Definition
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What's The Definition Of Defensive?

defensive
You use defensive to describe things that are intended to protect someone or something.

defensive in American English
defending
something that defends
adjective: serving to defend; protective
noun: a position or attitude of defense

defensive in British English
adjective: intended, suitable, or done for defence, as opposed to offence
noun: a position of defence

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