"defensive" in the noun sense
1. defensive, defensive attitude
an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
"defensive" in the adjective sense
1. defensive
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
"defensive weapons"
"a defensive stance"
2. defensive, justificative, justificatory
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
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