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defensively

ADVERB

suspiciously

Synonyms

WEAK

at bay carefully in self-defense on the defensive

Antonyms

WEAK

offensively

Example Sentences

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Harris also shows us the burn scars that ripple up Racine’s arm and across Anaia’s face, textured skin that makes strangers blanch, to which Racine lashes out defensively.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

We were really good defensively last season - as a unit we had clean sheets and stuff... set-pieces and things.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

That matters because households without strong protections tend to save defensively, not spend confidently.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The Lakers expect the same defensive pressure from the Rockets, who are ranked sixth defensively.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“I am giving it back to him,” Emily said, a touch defensively.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman