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DEFENSIVELY

(adverb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Defensively.

Defensively - as an adverb

In an apologetic and defensive manner

Example: "`i felt it better you should know,' said sir cedric defensively"

In a defensive manner

Example: "The general conviction that our side is in the right and acting defensively over what russians call the german question and americans the berlin crisis"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
offensively23

Word Game Points

Is DEFENSIVELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defensively is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFENSIVELY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is DEFENSIVELY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defensively is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFENSIVELY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is DEFENSIVELY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defensively is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFENSIVELY has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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