defensive

As an adjective defensive

is .

As a verb inhibited is

(inhibit).

As adjectives the difference between combative and defensive

is that combative is given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious while defensive is intended for defence; protective.

As a noun defensive is

a means, attitude or position of defense.

As adjectives the difference between armed and defensive

is that armed is equipped, especially with a weapon while defensive is intended for defence; protective.

As a verb armed

is past tense of arm.

As a noun defensive is

a means, attitude or position of defense.

Safekeeping is a related term of defensive.

As a noun safekeeping

is the act of keeping something safe; protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft.

As an adjective defensive is

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Preventive is a related term of defensive.

As adjectives the difference between preventive and defensive

is that preventive is while defensive is .

As an adjective defensive is

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As a noun anger

is remorse, regret.

As an adjective defensive is

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Military is a synonym of defensive.

As adjectives the difference between military and defensive

is that military is characteristic of members of the armed forces while defensive is .

As a noun military

is armed forces.

As nouns the difference between safeguarding and defensive

is that safeguarding is protection while defensive is a means, attitude or position of defense.

As a verb safeguarding

is present participle of lang=en.

As an adjective defensive is

intended for defence; protective.

Warmaking is a related term of defensive.

As an adjective defensive is

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