Defensive response Synonyms

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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')

Synonyms for phrase

DR abbreviation

DR is an abbreviation for Defensive Response
What does DR stand for?
DR stands for "Defensive Response"

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Definitions for Response


  • (noun) action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
  • (noun) something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
  • (noun) the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange