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Defensively

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Adverb
  1. 1
    In a defensive manner.

    "This is a particularly disruptive tactic if the opponent also prefers an offensive style and has difficulty fighting defensively or counteroffensively."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a defensive manner wordnet
  2. 2
    in an apologetic and defensive manner wordnet

Etymology

From defensive + -ly.

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