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How to say: defensively

Spelling: Defensively Syllables  defensively
US accent
/dᵻfˈɛnsɪvli/
UK accent
/dɪfˈɛnsɪvli/
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Definition

Definition — in an apologetic and defensive manner

e.g. “`I felt it better you should know,' said Sir Cedric defensively”

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