Defensive retreat 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')

Synonyms for phrase

DR abbreviation

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

Retreat replaced

Definitions for Retreat


  • (noun) an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
  • (noun) something (as a building ) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
  • (verb) to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)