Defensive paired 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 Paired


  • (adjective) used of gloves, socks, etc.
  • (adjective) mated sexually
  • (adjective) of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem