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defensive noun

  /dɪˈfen.sɪv/ , /dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/
  • A means, attitude or position of defense.
Abwehr, Verteidigung

defensive adjective

  /dɪˈfen.sɪv/ , /dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/
  • Intended to deter attack.
  • In a state or posture of defense.
Abwehr-
  • Intended for defence; protective.
Abwehr-, Verteidigungs-
  • Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
abwehrend, verletzlich
  • Performed so as to minimise risk.
defensiv, zurückhaltend

defense noun

  /dɪˈfɛns/ , /ˈdiːˌfɛns/
  • Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
Verteidigung
  • The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
Verteidigung, Wehr

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defensiv adjective

  /defɛnˈziːf/
  • so, dass ein Schutz vor einem Angriff erreicht wird; verteidigend
defensive

Defensive noun {f}

Defensive, Defensiven   /defɛnˈziːfə/ , /defɛnˈziːvə/
  • Abwehrbereitschaft, Verteidigung
defensive
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