Noun
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an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
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defensive attitude |
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mental attitude,
attitude a theatrical pose created for effect; "the actor struck just the right attitude"
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Adjective
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intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"
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offensive unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses; "offensive odors"
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protective (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful; "protective of his reputation"
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antiaircraft designed for defense from a surface position against air attack
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antisubmarine defensive against enemy submarines
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antitank designed for defense against armored vehicles
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defending attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
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attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
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justificative,
justificatory |
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apologetic,
excusatory offering or expressing apology; "an apologetic note"; "an apologetic manner"
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