Defensive scheme 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 Scheme


  • (noun) a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
  • (noun) a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
  • (noun) a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective