Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
defensive | Yes | Yes | No | No |
excusatory | No | Yes | No | No |
defensive (noun) | excusatory (noun) |
---|---|
an attitude of defensiveness |
defensive (adjective) | excusatory (adjective) |
---|---|
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack | offering or expressing apology |
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing |