DEFENSIVE

• (noun) an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

  synonyms : defensive attitude

• (adj.) intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

  "defensive weapons", "a defensive stance"

• (adj.) attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

  synonyms : justificative , justificatory

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