Defensive - definition, pronunciation, transcription

The city began building a defensive wall around its borders.

The government decided to join a defensive alliance with several other nations.

I was surprised by his defensive reaction to my suggestion.

There's no need to get so defensive. I was only making a suggestion.

When we asked her about the mistakes, she became defensive.

The coach has a strong defensive strategy.

...their unexpectedly harsh words put him on the defensive...

The prince drew up his forces in a strong defensive position.

The rockets are a purely defensive measure against nuclear attack.

She despised herself for sounding so defensive.

The running back powered through the defensive line.

...a chippy, defensive fellow whose alma mater was the school of hard knocks...

So lofty was her depreciatory manner that I felt myself gauche and was put on the defensive.

In his presence, she was constantly on the defensive.

Try to put more energy into your defensive game.