Defensive purpose 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 Purpose


  • (noun) something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
  • (noun) the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
  • (verb) to have in mind as a purpose or goal