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Adjective Defensive  /Dɪˈfensɪv   Savunmaya Yönelik C1  Defensive  Protects

Level C1 
Kind adjective
Front defensive 
IPA  /dɪˈfensɪv   / adjective
Back savunmaya yönelik
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defensive (adjective)

 /dɪˈfensɪv   / adjective
 
 1 that protects sb/sth from attack
savunmaya yönelik
 The troops took up a defensive position.
OPPOSITE OFFENSIVE1
 2 showing that you feel that sb is criticizing you.
savunmacı
 When I asked him about his new job, he became very defensive and tried to change the subject.
 

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