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Nouns (2)

defensive, defensive attitude

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

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Adjectives (4)

defensive

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

defensive, justificative, justificatory

adj. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Fuzzynyms (4)

point of view, viewpoint, stand, standpoint

n. a mental position from which things are viewed; "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events"

Synonyms (2)

contrite

adj. feeling regret for a fault or offence

self-deprecating

adj. conscious of your own shortcomings

Antonyms (1)

offensive

adj. for the purpose of attack rather than defense; "offensive weapons"

defensive

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