Word Type

Adjective

Noun

Adjective

The word "defensive" can be used as adjective, noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

offensive offensive

Derived Terms

counterdefensive cyberdefensive defensive back defensive copy defensive copying defensive design defensive field defensive halfback defensive indifference defensive line defensive line of scrimmage defensive lineman defensive medicine defensive midfielder defensive programming defensive spiral defensive tackle defensive wound defensive zone defensively defensiveness hyperdefensive immunodefensive indefensive nondefensive offensive and defensive alliance overdefensive self-defensive undefensive

Context

cricket sports

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

attitude mental attitude

Type Of (IsA)

attitude

Related Terms

defensive industry on the defensive

Related Terms

attack attitude batting bowling criticism defence defend defense fielding inordinate intrusion means on defensive position protective risk sensitivity tactic

Similar Terms

antiaircraft antiaircraft antisubmarine antisubmarine antitank antitank apologetic defending defending en garde en garde excusatory protective

Synonym Network

justificatory

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