(adj): designed for defense from a surface position against air attack
(adj): defensive against enemy submarines
(adj): designed for defense against armored vehicles
(adj): attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
(adj): (fencing) in a defensive stance
(adj): attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
(adj): vs. unapologetic), excusatory -- (offering or expressing apology
(n): an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
(n): a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
