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1. (adj) defensive, defensive attitude
an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

2. (adj) defensive
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
"defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"

3. (adj) defensive, justificative, justificatory
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

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