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reaction | defensive |

As a noun reaction

is .

As an adjective defensive is

.

reaction

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event
    • The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction .
    You were in the courtroom. What is your reaction ?
    When I last tried to eat strawberries I had a terrible allergic reaction .
  • (chemistry) A transformation in which one or more substances is converted into another by combination or decomposition
    • In this reaction , the acid and base will neutralize each other, producing a salt.

    Related terms

    * chain reaction * mixed reactions * react * reactant * reaction time * reactor * reactional

    Anagrams

    * English words suffixed with -tion

    defensive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Intended for defence; protective.
    • a defensive perimeter
  • Intended to deter attack.
    • a defensive missile system
  • Performed so as to minimise risk.
    • defensive driving
  • Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism.
  • (cricket) Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
  • (sports) Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=September 2 , author=Phil McNulty , title=Bulgaria 0-3 England , work=BBC citation , page= , passage=The Italian opted for Bolton's Cahill alongside captain John Terry - and his decision was rewarded with a goal after only 13 minutes. Bulgaria gave a hint of defensive frailties to come when they failed to clear Young's corner, and when Gareth Barry found Cahill in the box he applied the finish past Nikolay Mihaylov.}}
  • In a state or posture of defense.
    • (Milton)

    Antonyms

    * offensive

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A means, attitude or position of defense.
  • * {{quote-news, year=2007, date=May 26, author=Julia Werdigier, title=Consolidating the Banks of Europe, work=New York Times citation
    • , passage=Such kinds of defensives are really rather protecting the local companies than the consumers. }}

    Related terms

    * on the defensive ----