Defensive stronghold 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 Stronghold


  • (noun) a structure or place from which one can resist attack
  • (noun) a strongly fortified defensive structure