[
UK
/dɪfˈɛnsɪv/
]
[ US /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ ]
[ US /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ ]
Synonyms
checking
protective
protecting
defending
opposing
wary
guarded
frustrating
preventive
irritable
guarding
watchful
arresting
prickly
unfriendly
safeguarding
shielding
touchy
averting
withstanding
resistive
thwarting
forestalling
foiling
in opposition
also armed
armored
self-protective
warding off
balking
self-justifying
on the defensive
in self-defense
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