Examples of 'be defensive' in a sentence
Meaning of "be defensive"
be defensive - This phrase suggests being overly protective or guarding against criticism, challenges, or perceived threats. It can indicate a defensive attitude or behavior in response to a perceived attack or disagreement
How to use "be defensive" in a sentence
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You force them to be defensive instead of open.
No reason why they could not be defensive.
I definitely want to be defensive player of the year.
I would only urge you not to be defensive.
Do not be defensive if people disagree with you.
It is notable as the first virus known to be defensive.
You will be defensive all the time.
This secretion may therefore be defensive in nature.
Do not be defensive because we do not support your candidate.
Credit rating could be defensive driving course.
Do not be defensive about inquisitive and penetrating questions.
Do not feel compelled to be defensive about that.
Do not be defensive or offensive in your response.
Our normal reaction is to be defensive when provoked.
Do not be defensive if responses are elusive or vague.
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You do not have to be defensive about it.
Be defensive while attacking your enemies.
We got what appears to be defensive wounds on her arms.
Some of these wounds were deemed to be defensive.
We have to be defensive and save ourselves.
You do not want him to be defensive.
There may be defensive wounds under the blood.
It would have looked worse to be defensive.
That should be defensive weapons alone.
Making the cuts appear to be defensive.
But it could also be defensive in response to them too.
For years motorists have been taught to be defensive drivers.
There may be defensive towers at the accesses to the doors.
There would still be defensive wounds.
A war may be defensive and yet in one sense aggressive.
There is no need to be defensive and rude.
And there are numerous theories as to why marriage can be defensive.
There is no need to be defensive in your response.
Of course your first response will probably be defensive.
Many of them will still be defensive of other abusers.
Our first instinct when faced with criticism is to be defensive.
These could be defensive wounds.
Many an argument can be avoided if one side refuses to be defensive.
There is no need to be defensive or angry.
To be defensive and offensive.
I have got nothing to be defensive about.
It can be defensive and offensive.
Military action should be defensive only.
You should not be defensive about errors in judgment or execution.
His tactic would have to be defensive.
Please do not be defensive just because you are a single mom.
Train the witness not to be defensive.
They will be defensive only.
Do not feel compelled to be defensive.
It is not healthy to be defensive and aware of everything others do or say.
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