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Defensive Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Defensive" is mainly used as adjective meaning "defensive (attitude)", "defensiveness" or "defense". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Defensive"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: feminine
- Singular: die Defensive
- Plural: die Defensiven
Meanings of "Defensive" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Protective attitude against attacks or criticism"
"Defensive", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Attitude of protecting oneself from attacks or criticism."
- Translation(s): defensive (attitude), defensiveness
- Synonym(s): schutzbereit, abwehrend
- Antonym(s): offensiv, angreifend
- Related word(s): Verteidigung, Abwehr
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er reagierte sehr defensive auf die Kritik.
- In einer defensive Haltung kann man sich besser schützen.
- Seine defensive Strategie hat den Angriff abgewehrt.
2.) "Protective strategy or tactic"
"Defensive", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Strategy or tactic for protection in sports or conflicts."
- Translation(s): defense, defensive strategy
- Synonym(s): Verteidigung, Abwehr
- Antonym(s): Angriff, Offensive
- Related word(s): Verteidiger, Abwehrspieler
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Mannschaft konzentrierte sich auf die Defensive.
- In der Defensive war das Team unüberwindbar.
- Ihre Defensive war der Schlüssel zum Sieg.