Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Defensive

• (a.) Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor.
• (a.) Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; -- opposed to offensive; as, defensive war.
• (a.) In a state or posture of defense.
• (n.) That which defends; a safeguard.

Synonyms of Defensive

• Defensive Attitude
• Justificative
• Justificatory

Antonyms of Defensive

• Offensive

Homophones of Defensive