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defensive
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1 Â intended, suitable, or done for defence, as opposed to offenceÂ

2 Â rejecting criticisms of oneself or covering up one's failingsÂ
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3 Â a position of defenceÂ

4 Â  ♦ on the defensiveÂ   in an attitude or position of defence, as in being ready to reject criticismÂ
♦ Â  defensivelyÂ   Â   advÂ
♦ Â  defensivenessÂ   Â   nÂ

defensive medicineÂ
Â Â nÂ the practice by a doctor of ordering extensive tests in order to minimize liability if accused of negligenceÂ

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ozopore	n.	The opening of a defensive gland present in some arthropods, which secretes a foul-smelling substance to discourage predators.	anatomy

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