nounπShareA means, attitude or position of defense."The football team's defensive strategy was key to their victory. "attitudepositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIntended for defence; protective."a defensive perimeter"militaryattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIntended to deter attack."a defensive missile system"militarywarattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePerformed so as to minimise risk."defensive driving"attitudemindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDisplaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion."The student became defensive when the teacher pointed out her mistakes in the essay. "attitudecharactermindhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out."The team's defensive strategy in baseball focused on preventing the opposing team from getting hits. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePertaining to defense, as opposed to attack."The victim held up his hand to repel the attacker and received a defensive knife wound."militarywarattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIn a state or posture of defense."The student became defensive when the teacher questioned his answer. "attitudecharacteractionmilitarywaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
