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type | a |
lex_filenum | 00 |
def | intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack |
examples | defensive weapons a defensive stance |
Outgoing links | |
Also see | protective |
Derivationally related form | defensive → defend; defensive → defend |
Antonym | defensive → offensive |
Similar to | antiaircraft; antisubmarine; antitank; defending; en garde |
Incoming links | |
Antonym | offensive → defensive |
Similar to | antiaircraft; antisubmarine; antitank; defending; en garde |
Also see | protective |
Derived from adjective | defensively → defensive |
Derivationally related form | defend → defensive; defend → defensive |
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