defensive — I. adjective Date: 14th century 1. serving to defend or protect < defensive fortifications > 2. a. devoted to resisting or preventing aggression or attack < defensive behavior > b. of or relating to the attempt to keep an opponent from scoring in … New Collegiate Dictionary
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