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defensively

ADVERB

suspiciously

Synonyms

WEAK

at bay carefully in self-defense on the defensive

Antonyms

WEAK

offensively

Example Sentences

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Harris also shows us the burn scars that ripple up Racine’s arm and across Anaia’s face, textured skin that makes strangers blanch, to which Racine lashes out defensively.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Cole Palmer looks a shadow of the player we know he is and they are struggling defensively too.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Couple that with the bearish RSI divergence, where the RSI made a lower high as the price made a higher one and bulls should be thinking somewhat defensively.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

We were really good defensively last season - as a unit we had clean sheets and stuff... set-pieces and things.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“He’s a very strong young man,” Angela said defensively.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix