defensive
defensive
intended to protect or defend
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defensive synonyms
What's the difference between defensive / protective / guarded / cautious / wary
same as the headword; intended to protect or defend
The army took a defensive position near the border.
focused on protecting someone or something, often with a caring nuance
She has a protective attitude toward her younger brother.
cautious and restrained, not openly trusting or revealing feelings
He gave a guarded answer to the reporter's question.
careful to avoid danger, mistakes, or bad results
We should be cautious when making any changes.
careful because you suspect danger, harm, or trouble
She was wary of strangers after the incident.
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How to pronounce defensive and what this word means
defensive means defensive. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce defensive
/dɪˈfensɪv/
defensive translation
defensive
defensive examples
She gave a defensive answer to every question.
defensive transcription
/dɪˈfensɪv/, /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
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defensive meaning: what does it mean?
intended to protect or defend
defensive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
defensive is pronounced as /dɪˈfensɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
defensive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She gave a defensive answer to every question. Translation: Она давала оборонительный ответ на каждый вопрос.
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