Defensive sense 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 Sense


  • (noun) an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
  • (noun) the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
  • (noun) the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters