defensive (a)

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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
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Also see protective
Derivationally related form defensive → defend; defensive → defend
Antonym defensive → offensive
Similar to antiaircraft; antisubmarine; antitank; defending; en garde
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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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