In a defensive manner
“The Indians knew that they could not take this war to England and had to fight defensively.”
Adverb for used or intended to avert or thwart danger or disaster
“In its 1988 report, it announced a restrictive policy regarding legal defensive measures against hostile takeovers.”
Adverb for wary, on guard for danger
“This insecurity leads us to be highly defensive and watchful for our own safety.”
Adverb for sensitive to, or very anxious to challenge or avoid, criticism
“Host Alan Kohler quite nicely brought out this defensive side with some telling jabs.”
Adverb for aiming to justify or excuse oneself or one's actions
“He wanted her to answer without him trying to fill in the uncomfortable silence between them with defensive excuses or pleas.”
Adverb for overly sensitive to criticism
Adverb for intended to protect someone or something
Adverb for carried out as a precaution
Adverb for of, pertaining to, or exhibiting opposition
Adverb for resistant and unwilling to accept or consider
Adverb for promoting or producing vindication
Adverb for responding to or acting to counteract something when it happens (rather than beforehand)
Adverb for in a state of hostile conflict
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