Defensive comment Synonyms

Definitions for Defensive


  • (adjective) intended to resist or prevent attack or aggression
  • (noun) a position of readiness to oppose actual or expected attack
  • (noun) an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

Definitions for Comment


  • (noun) a briefly expressed opinion
  • (verb) to make a statement of one's opinion
  • (noun) a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information