en garde vs defensive
defensive vs en gardeen garde is not a noun while defensive is a noun.
en garde and defensive both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| en garde | No | Yes | No | No |
| defensive | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| en garde (noun) | defensive (noun) |
|---|---|
| an attitude of defensiveness |
| en garde (adjective) | defensive (adjective) |
|---|---|
| (fencing) in a defensive stance | intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack |
| attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing |
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