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Meaning of word defensively from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
defensively adverb
Meaning : In an apologetic and defensive manner.
Example :
`I felt it better you should know,' said Sir Cedric defensively.
Meaning : In a defensive manner.
Example :
The general conviction that our side is in the right and acting defensively over what Russians call the German question and Americans the Berlin crisis.
In an aggressive manner.
`In this crisis, we must act offensively,' the President said.The admiral intends to act offensively in the Mediterranean.
offensively
