defensive

[dih-fen-siv] / dɪˈfɛn sɪv /

ADJECTIVE

protective, watchful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

opposing

STRONG

averting conservative foiling forestalling preservative preventive thwarting

WEAK

arresting balking checking coping with defending frustrating guarding in opposition interrupting protecting resistive safeguarding uptight warding off withstanding

Antonyms

WEAK

undefensive unprotective unwary unwatchful

Example Sentences

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The Seattle Seahawks' defensive coordinator Aden Durde says "there's no better feeling" as his side beat the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl 60 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

From BBC

Behind a standout defensive effort that included six sacks, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

From Los Angeles Times

The Seattle Seahawks produced a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory.

From BBC

It wasn’t so long ago that New England beat Seattle with one of the greatest defensive plays in Super Bowl history, a moment that haunts Seahawks fans to this day.

From The Wall Street Journal

defensive

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