defensive

  1. Adjective.  Intended for defence; protective.
  2. Adjective.  Intended to deter attack.
  3. Adjective.  Performed so as to minimise risk.
  4. Adjective.  Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; compare paranoid.
  5. Adjective.  (cricket) Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs.; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
  6. Adjective.  (sport) pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
  7. Noun.  A means, attitude or position of defense.

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