Intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack.
An attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
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Examples for "defensive attitude "
Examples for "defensive attitude "
1 The monster flapped its wings and startled him into a defensive attitude .
2 The firm defensive attitude of the people of Lawrence had produced its effect.
3 The protectress appeared-possiblyfrom her defensive attitude - the superior of her companion.
4 After its surrender they fell back and resumed a defensive attitude .
5 So crude a distribution would have meant a purely defensive attitude .
Attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing.
1 They can turn quickly from a defensive situation to an attacking situation.
2 The group known as the 'frugal four' is pursuing a defensive approach.
3 China says its increasingly high-tech military forces are purely for defensive purposes.
4 The Sea Eagles deserved the victory with their defensive effort first rate.
5 Instead, expect Manolas to lead their defensive line for years to come.
6 His body language is completely different from the previous interviews: tentative, defensive .
7 I think that's going to happen because they're a good defensive team.
8 Vodafone also suffered as a defensive stock when investors' risk appetite returned.
9 They therefore referred to all work on BW as being purely defensive .
10 And the way you said it, too - all defensive , all ready to fight.
11 Alone among the major Allies, Italy claimed no defensive reasons for fighting.
12 He was defensive , rationalising that abuse happens in all sectors of society.
13 NATO has said the possible deployment of the missiles was purely defensive .
14 Fence security will be increased and appropriate defensive measures will be taken.
15 The PBY buttons control the defensive branch of the country's military power.
16 Lost Firmino for Liverpool's second goal but led a superb defensive display.
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Defensive в диалектах
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