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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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“I saw the play, but for me, Jo’s made great strides defensively from when I played with him,” Suzuki said Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

After half-time, Arsenal were no longer in any trouble defensively, but they couldn't really create any chances.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Couple that with the bearish RSI divergence, where the RSI made a lower high as the price made a higher one and bulls should be thinking somewhat defensively.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Great defensively, big moments with headers and blocks.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

I fence defensively for the rest of the period.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes