eng: defensive

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has URI	http://lexvo.org/id/term/eng/defensive

Meaning
means	(noun) an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive') defensive, defensive attitude
means	(adjective) intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance" defensive
means	(adjective) attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing justificative, justificatory, defensive