defensive
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/dɪˈfensɪv/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈfensɪv/
adjective
C1
used for protection against attack
The soldiers formed a defensive line to protect the village.
C1
acting like you are being criticized when you are not
She became defensive when I asked about her mistake.
C1
trying to stop the other team from scoring
The team's defensive strategy worked well in the game.
translation
used for protection against attack; acting like you are being criticized when you are not; trying to stop the other team from scoring