Looking for the meaning of the word DEFENSIVELY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEFENSIVELY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Defensively
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈfɛnsɪvli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in a manner intended to defend or protect
Short Definition:used or intended to defend or protect
Examples:- both countries say they acted defensively when they sent troops in
Definition:
in a way intended to challenge or avoid criticism
Short Definition:in way intended to challenge or avoid criticism
Examples:- he reacted defensively to attacks from fellow critics
- CEOs have responded defensively to the onslaught on their profession
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