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defensive noun

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

defensive adjective

  /dɪˈfen.sɪv/ , /dɪˈfɛn.sɪv/
  • Performed so as to minimise risk.
defensiivinen, ehkäisevä, ennakoiva, varovainen
  • Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
herkkähipiäinen, puolustuskannalla
  • Intended for defence; protective.
  • Intended to deter attack.
puolustus-, puolustusta varten
  • In a state or posture of defense.
puolustuskannalla

defense noun

  /dɪˈfɛns/ , /ˈdiːˌfɛns/
  • Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
  • (team, _, sports) A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
  • (team, _, sports) The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
puolustus
  • The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
puolustus, puolustautuminen
  • An argument in support or justification of something.
puolustus, puolustelu
  • (obsolete) A prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.
kielto
  • (government, military, euphemism) Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
maanpuolustus, puolustus

defensiveness noun

  /dɪˈfɛnsɪvnəs/
  • The state or quality of being defensive.
defensiivisyys

defensively adverb

  /dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/
  • In a defensive manner.
puolustavasti, puolustuksellisesti
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