Defencive vs. Defensive

Defensiveadjective

Intended for defence; protective.

Defensiveadjective

Intended to deter attack.

Defensiveadjective

Performed so as to minimise risk.

Defensiveadjective

Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion.

Defensiveadjective

(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.

Defensiveadjective

Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.

Defensiveadjective

In a state or posture of defense.

Defensivenoun

A means, attitude or position of defense.

Defensiveadjective

Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor.

Defensiveadjective

Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; - opposed to offensive; as, defensive war.

Defensiveadjective

In a state or posture of defense.

Defensivenoun

That which defends; a safeguard.

Defensivenoun

an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

Defensiveadjective

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack;

Defensiveadjective

attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Defensiveadjective

serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting;