Defensive variant 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 Variant


  • (noun) something a little different from others of the same type
  • (noun) an event that departs from expectations
  • (noun) a variable quantity that is random