Examples of 'defensive' in a sentence
Meaning of "defensive"
Defensive (adjective) - Related to the act of defending against attack or criticism
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- Intended for defence; protective.
- Intended to deter attack.
- Performed so as to minimise risk.
- Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
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You get so defensive about your father.
I want all units on advanced defensive perimeter.
The defensive circle leaves no front to assault.
We have been on the defensive for too long.
Defensive wounds showed that he put up a fight.
These are not defensive wounds on his hands.
Defensive wounds indicate that she was attacked.
We put on the defensive until help arrives.
Defensive wounds on the arms and hands.
They are very defensive about their work.
Defensive batteries are red across the board.
Women make you defensive and territorial.
Defensive wounds consistent with a cylindrical object.
Not a single defensive wound on her body.
Defensive blows to their heads were to send a message.
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I was abrupt and defensive the other day.
The defensive walls of the town remain.
Better get to your defensive driving class.
Or any defensive wounds indicating a violent struggle.
In these sections higher defensive towers were erected.
A good defensive position is known as a force multiply.
I got a good shot at defensive backfield coach.
Form a defensive perimeter around the package.
They were best employed in defensive or overwatch roles.
Probably defensive wounds received in the struggle.
You are no slouch when it comes to defensive driving.
She had defensive wounds on her hands.
I need to force him into the defensive.
We the best defensive players in the conference.
That will only make him defensive.
And being defensive does not mean you are lying.
I did not see any other defensive wounds.
There is no defensive wounds on his hands at all.
Passing and catching in guided defensive situations.
There are no defensive wounds on her arm or hands.
This is no time for you to get defensive.
We are too defensive about changes in the world.
That explains why there is no defensive wounds.
The defensive role in this matter is my responsibility.
Use sense of humor as defensive mechanism of nervous.
Any defensive measures involving bloodshed are to be prevented.
I proudly introduce defensive captain and linebacker.
A defensive line so far inland has no effect.
Most likely a primitive defensive reflex to saltwater.
Defensive back coming in there like that.
A bent entrance is a defensive feature in mediaeval fortification.
Defensive wounds on the forearms and hands.
It would explain the lack of defensive wounds.
I know the defensive coordinator over there.
In between he lies low and goes on the defensive.
