Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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defensive | Yes | Yes | No | No |
en garde | No | Yes | No | No |
defensive (noun) | en garde (noun) |
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an attitude of defensiveness |
defensive (adjective) | en garde (adjective) |
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intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack | (fencing) in a defensive stance |
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing |