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Meaning
Adj
●
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.
●
In Cricket:
Of a
bowling
or
fielding
tactic
designed
to
prevent
the
other side
from
scoring
runs
; of a
batting
tactic
designed
to
prevent
being out.
●
In Sports:
Pertaining to
defense
,
as opposed to
attack.
●
In a state or
posture
of defense.
Noun
●
A means,
attitude
or
position
of defense.
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Antonyms
Offensive
Related
Combative
Aggressive
Evasive
Hostile
Dismissive
Angry
Stubborn
Touchy
Timid
Snippy
Cautious
Passive
Snarky
Belligerent
Rude
Defending
Tetchy
Anxious
Reactive
Nervous
Cynical
Defence
Assertive
Judgemental
Selfish
Defender
Critical
Insecure
Pessimistic
Arrogant
Apologetic
Attacking
Fearful
Upset
Midfield
Bitter
Guard
Uncomfortable
Paranoid
Military
Emotional
Impatient
Flustered
Manipulative
Violent
Complacent
Confident
Confrontational
Suspicious
Frustrated
Shy
Cooperative
Irritable
Optimistic
Passive Aggressive
Butt Hurt
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