DEFENSIVELY Synonyms
There are 13 synonyms of the word
defensively.
(exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word defensively. (close relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word defensively. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFENSIVELY
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | anxiously | adverbadv | ||||
| 2 | apprehensively | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 3 | carefully | adverbadv | ||||
| 4 | cautiously | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 5 | guardedly | adverbadv | ||||
| 6 | hesitantly | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 7 | nervously | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 8 | protectively | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 9 | tentatively | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 10 | vigilantly | adverbadv | ||||
| 11 | warily | adverbadv | ||||
| 12 | watchfully | adverbadv | ||||
| 13 | on guard |
