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How to say: defensive

Spelling: Defensive Syllables  defensive
US accent
/dᵻfˈɛnsɪv/
UK accent
/dɪfˈɛnsɪv/
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Definition

Definition — an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

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