Defensive costume 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 Costume


  • (noun) clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
  • (noun) clothing put on to hide one's true identity or imitate someone or something else
  • (verb) to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes