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1. defensive
adjective. ['dɪˈfɛnsɪv'] intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack.
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2. defensive
adjective. ['dɪˈfɛnsɪv'] attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing.
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3. defensive
noun. ['dɪˈfɛnsɪv'] an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive').