Defensive

usgb/dɪˈfensɪv/
adjective

Protecting or serving to protect.

Our team was in defensive mode during the last round of the game.
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Often appears as...

  • defensive strategy
  • defensive posture
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Safety First

Used to emphasize protecting someone or something from harm or danger.

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He installed an alarm system for a defensive measure against burglaries.
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Not Aggressive

Describes actions more focused on protection than attack.

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Despite the provocation, her response was strictly defensive.
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