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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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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

Great defensively, big moments with headers and blocks.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The first pick for the Sparks of this draft, they stay close to home and get a much-needed ballhandler who can hang defensively.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

She is a pro-ready post scorer who can continue to develop defensively and play against bigger players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

“You can’t hammer on a Sunday,” he said defensively.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson