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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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When rookie left fielder Ryan Ward walked in the seventh inning, the speedier and more defensively sound Alex Call replaced him on the bases.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“I saw the play, but for me, Jo’s made great strides defensively from when I played with him,” Suzuki said Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Carrick has moved to a more traditional and defensively secure 4-2-3-1 that encourages fast counter-attacks.

From BBC • May 8, 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

“I did learn something,” I tell him defensively.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George