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Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary
defensive


I - noun
an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase 'on the defensive')
Syn:
defensive attitude
Hypernyms:
attitude, mental attitude

II - adjective
1. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack (Freq. 9)
- defensive weapons
- a defensive stance
Ant:
offensive
Similar to:
antiaircraft, antisubmarine, antitank, defending, en garde
See Also:
protective
Derivationally related forms:
defend
2. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing (Freq. 1)
Syn:
justificative, justificatory
Similar to:
apologetic, excusatory
Derivationally related forms:
justify (for: justificatory), justify (for: justificative), defend

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