Synonyms for defensive

Other words for “defensive”, grouped by meaning.

We found 9 synonyms for “defensive”. The most common are defensive attitude, antiaircraft, antisubmarine, antitank, defending.

noun an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

Synonymsdefensive attitude

adjective intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

Oppositesoffensive

adjective attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Synonymsjustificative justificatory

Similarapologetic

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

More about “defensive”

✦Meaning of defensive✦Words that rhyme with defensive✦Unscramble DEFENSIVE