defensively

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(de-fen-sive-ly) 4 syllables

Definition

adverb. serving to defend; protective

Example Sentence

He defensively answered the questions.

Synonyms

protective; watchful; resistive; safeguarding

Antonyms

undefensive; unprotective; unwary; unwatchful

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Rhymes

  • defensively
  • expensively
  • extensively
  • intensively
  • offensively

  • comprehensively
  • inexpensively