defensive, adj.
freq. cnt. 10
freq. cnt. 10
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 9
defensive
sample sentences
"defensive weapons""a defensive stance"
semantic pointers
also see
similar to
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
defensive justificative justificatory