DEFENSIVE Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
defensive.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word defensive. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word defensive. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFENSIVE
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| justificative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing • providing justification | ||||||||
| justificatory | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing • providing justification | ||||||||
| defensive attitude | nounn | |||||||
noun • an attitude of defensiveness | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For DEFENSIVE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
defensive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
attitude
Phrases (1)
mental attitude
