defensive

• Se utiliza para describir a alguien o algo que protege contra un ataque o una crítica, o que se justifica o se pone a la defensiva.

Used to describe someone or something that protects against attack or criticism.

1. Protective or guardingB2formal

   Intended to protect someone or something from attack or criticism.

   defensivo

   • The army took a defensive position near the border.
   • She made a defensive remark to protect her reputation.
   • The company adopted a defensive strategy against competitors.

   Sinónimosprotectiveshieldedwarywatchful

   Antónimosaggressiveoffensive

2. Sensitive to criticismB2informal

   Behaving in a way that shows you feel criticized or threatened, often by reacting strongly.

   A la defensiva

   • He gets defensive whenever someone mentions his mistakes.
   • She became defensive when asked about her decision.
   • Try not to be so defensive; I'm just trying to help.

   Sinónimosguardedinsecureoversensitivepricklythin-skinnedtouchy

   Antónimosconfidentopenreceptivesecurethick-skinned

3. Sports: preventing scoringB1formalsport

   Relating to the part of a team that tries to prevent the opponent from scoring.

   Defensivo (en deportes)

   • The team's defensive line was strong today.
   • He plays a defensive position in basketball.
   • Their defensive strategy kept the other team from scoring.

   Sinónimosdefendingpreventiveprotective

   Antónimosoffensive

• Sustantivo que designa una posición, estrategia o actitud orientada a proteger, resistir o resguardarse de un ataque o de críticas.

A noun referring to a position, strategy, or attitude aimed at protecting, resisting, or guarding against attack or criticism.

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1. Defensive position or strategyB2formal

   A stance or strategy aimed at protecting oneself or one's team from attack or criticism.

   Postura o estrategia defensiva

   • The team played on the defensive for most of the match.
   • He immediately went on the defensive when questioned about his decision.
   • The company took a defensive approach to the market changes.

   Sinónimoscoverdefenseguardprotectionresistancesafeguardshield

   Antónimosattackoffensive