English to Catalan Meaning of defensive - defensiva

Defensive :
defensiva

defensiva, defensa, guardar, estalvi, protecció, salvaguardar, favor, oposició, obstrucció, renuencia

defensiva, tutelar, retentiu, coberta

defensivadefensivadefensiva
← Defensible
defer →
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Share More
Definitions of defensive in English
Noun(1) an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive'
Adjective(1) intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack(2) attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
Examples of defensive in English
(1) The mammals swam in tight circles to create a defensive barrier as the great white lurked under the surface.(2) At the time when he was forced into suspension United sat top of the table, with the best defensive record in the league.(3) Unsurprisingly, he is defensive and does not take criticism very well.(4) On the other hand, the Austrians enjoyed a strong defensive position that could be maintained at a relatively low cost.(5) Their gazes met, held, and the defensive expression in her eyes shattered.(6) The defensive players were boisterous and energetic and were taking it to the offense.(7) A great defensive performance kept the score line blank at half time.(8) Host Alan Kohler quite nicely brought out this defensive side with some telling jabs.(9) However, the Soviet forces quickly managed to construct new defensive positions and bring up fresh forces.(10) You are the dominant defensive player in the game, yet rarely do you run into foul trouble.(11) Those involved in the ambush said a trap had been laid, and that the area was marked with defensive earth berms and firing positions.(12) Perhaps we should cut out the defensive attitudes and actually read what was posted?(13) They were left to rue one awful defensive blunder which enabled full back Simon Verbickas to race in for a try.(14) He was never frightened, but was easily defensive , and yet he also had a gentle side.(15) Yet when challenged they got ever so defensive and the story quickly unravelled.(16) Most said they were met with a defensive and legalistic attitude by the organisation.
Related Phrases of defensive
(1) defensive midfielder ::
migcampista defensiu
(2) on the defensive ::
a la defensiva
(3) defensive power ::
poder defensiu
Synonyms
Adjective
2. self-justifying ::
autojustificant
3. justificatory ::
justificatiu
Antonyms
1. offensive ::
ofensiva
Different Forms
defensive, defensively, defensiveness
Word Example from TV Shows
Well, now don't get defensive.

Well, now don't get DEFENSIVE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 7

A smart commander does not abandon a defensive advantage.

A smart commander does not abandon a DEFENSIVE advantage.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 8

I mean, you start, you know, getting defensive--

I mean, you start, you know, getting DEFENSIVE--

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 10

English to Catalan Dictionary: defensive

Meaning and definitions of defensive, translation in Catalan language for defensive with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of defensive in Catalan and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'defensive'

What defensive means in Catalan, defensive meaning in Catalan, defensive definition, examples and pronunciation of defensive in Catalan language.

Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension

Blog List
iconEnglish to Catalan Translation - List Of Best Apps and Sites

Topic Wise Words

● Language
a person wouldnt know what he should doThis cacophony will not espouse one Political agenda one religion or one cultureWhen you turn on the tap unfiltered water flows through the faucet head at a fullpressure flow as with any conventional faucetTheir proposal presupposes that the members of this set ie laryngeals pharyngeals uvulars and velars should have in common certain physical basis

Learn 3000+ Common Words
their car is worth more than oursMany are in a rush to damn him for a past crime when so many others in football and public life have been forgiven theirs Many of them feel excluded from a number of opportunities that the rest of us take for grantedBut death has been a really important theme in human literaturetheyll hurt themselves

Learn Common GRE Words
Leaving aside the gender stereotyping isnt this more than a bit ridiculousThe boys ducked past Mr Thomas as he roared orders to the stevedores on the dock belowWe dont know what Fred the boy was like going by his later life the young Fred may have been a stickler for detail very precise about his work and perhaps not one of the in crowdA county judge dismissed that case last April under a California law aimed at discouraging lawsuits that stifle constitutionallyprotected activities

Learn Words Everyday
iconSeason #24 Episode @1 iconSeason #23 Episode @50 iconSeason #23 Episode @49 iconSeason #23 Episode @48 iconSeason #23 Episode @47
Your Favorite Words
Currently you do not have any favorite word. To make a word favorite you have to click on the heart button.
Your Search History
You have no word in search history!
© 2018-2023 | CATALAN.ENGLISH-DICTIONARY.HELP | All Rights Reserved by CATALAN.ENGLISH-DICTIONARY.HELP About Us |  Privacy |  Disclaimer |  Contact