defensive - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

Synonyms

• defensive
• defensive attitude

More generic

• attitude
• mental attitude

Adjective

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

Synonyms

• defensive

Related

• antiaircraft
• antisubmarine
• antitank
• defending
• en garde

Opposite / Antonyms

• offensive

Also See

• protective

Adjective

attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Synonyms

• defensive
• justificative
• justificatory

Related

• apologetic
• excusatory

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