defensive

noun

an attitude of defensiveness
防御性の態度

adjective

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
侵略または攻撃に対する防御、あるいは阻止を意図した、またはこれらにふさわしい
- defensive weapons
  防御用兵器
- a defensive stance
  守勢
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
十分な根拠を示すか、言葉で防御しようとするか、書くさま

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