Defensive secondary 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 Secondary


  • (adjective) taken or created from something original or basic
  • (adjective) of little or less value or merit
  • (adjective) being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate