Defencive vs. Defensive
Difference Between Defencive and Defensive
Defenciveadjective
(British English) defensive
Defensiveadjective
Intended or appropriate for defending; protective.
Defensiveadjective
Intended to withstand or deter aggression or attack
a defensive weapons system.defensive behavior.Defensiveadjective
Of or relating to the effort to prevent an opponent from gaining points in a game or athletic contest.
Defensiveadjective
Performed so as to avoid risk, danger, or legal liability
defensive driving.defensive medicine.Defensiveadjective
Of or relating to defense.
Defensiveadjective
(Psychology) Constantly protecting oneself from criticism, exposure of one's shortcomings, or other real or perceived threats to the ego.
Defensivenoun
A means of defense.
Defensivenoun
An attitude or position of defense.
Defensiveadjective
Intended for defence; protective.
a defensive perimeterDefensiveadjective
Intended to deter attack.
a defensive missile systemDefensiveadjective
Performed so as to minimise risk.
defensive drivingDefensiveadjective
Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion.
Defensiveadjective
(cricket) Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
Defensiveadjective
Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
The victim held up his hand to repel the attacker and received a defensive knife wound.Defensiveadjective
In a state or posture of defense.
Defensivenoun
A means, attitude or position of defense.
Defensivenoun
an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
Defensiveadjective
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack;
defensive weaponsa defensive stanceDefensiveadjective
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
Defensiveadjective
serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting;
defensive fortificationsdefensive dikes to protect against floods
