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Significados de defensive em inglês

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defensivo

Intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack.

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        actitud defensiva

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

              actitud defensiva

              Attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing.

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                    Uso de defensive em inglês
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                    They can turn quickly from a defensive situation to an attacking situation.
                    Radio NZ
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                    The group known as the 'frugal four' is pursuing a defensive approach.
                    The Guardian
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                    China says its increasingly high-tech military forces are purely for defensive purposes.
                    Reuters
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                    The Sea Eagles deserved the victory with their defensive effort first rate.
                    The Guardian
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                    Instead, expect Manolas to lead their defensive line for years to come.
                    The Guardian
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                    His body language is completely different from the previous interviews: tentative, defensive.
                    Mindhunter
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                    I think that's going to happen because they're a good defensive team.
                    Reuters
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                    Vodafone also suffered as a defensive stock when investors' risk appetite returned.
                    Reuters
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                    They therefore referred to all work on BW as being purely defensive.
                    Occupied city
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                    And the way you said it, too-alldefensive, all ready to fight.
                    Revolutionary Road
                    11
                    Alone among the major Allies, Italy claimed no defensive reasons for fighting.
                    The white war: life and death on the italian front 1915-1919
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                    He was defensive, rationalising that abuse happens in all sectors of society.
                    The Guardian
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                    NATO has said the possible deployment of the missiles was purely defensive.
                    Reuters
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                    Fence security will be increased and appropriate defensive measures will be taken.
                    A Long Way from Home
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                    The PBY buttons control the defensive branch of the country's military power.
                    Level 7
                    16
                    Lost Firmino for Liverpool's second goal but led a superb defensive display.
                    The Guardian
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                    Translations for defensive
                    Defensive ao longo do tempo
                    Defensive nas variantes da língua
                    África do Sul
                    Comum
                    Estados Unidos da América
                    Comum
                    Austrália
                    Comum
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