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defensive

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of DEFENSIVE

a position of readiness to oppose actual or expected attack <their unexpectedly harsh words put him on the defensive>

Synonyms guard

Related Words alert, lookout, qui vive, watch

Antonyms offensive

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