Defensive

Abwehr

(intended for defence; protective)

Abwehr

(intended to deter attack)

Abwehr

(in a state or posture of defense)

Verteidigungs

(intended for defence; protective)

abwehrend

(displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; cf. thin-skinned)

defensiv

(performed so as to minimise risk)

verletzlich

(displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; cf. thin-skinned)

zurückhaltend

(performed so as to minimise risk)

Abwehr

(means, attitude or position)

Verteidigung

(means, attitude or position)