Defensive doctrine 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 Doctrine


  • (noun) a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church
  • (noun) the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
  • (noun) a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school