Defensive duty 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 Duty


  • (noun) a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
  • (noun) a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
  • (noun) something one must do because of prior agreement