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self–defensive

adjective self–de·fen·sive \-ˈfen(t)-siv\

Definition of SELF-DEFENSIVE

:  of, relating to, or given to self-defense <a self–defensive person> <a self–defensive attitude>
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First Known Use of SELF-DEFENSIVE

1809

Rhymes with SELF-DEFENSIVE

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