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DEFENSIVE Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word defensive. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word defensive. (close relations)
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defensedefenderdefending

Best Alternative Words for DEFENSIVE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1justificative
adjectiveadj
2justificatory
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
3defensive attitude
nounn

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

Alternatives for JUSTIFICATIVE

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