English-Spanish translations for defensive

• defensivo
  El informe tiene un tono muy defensivo. The report is very defensive in tone.
  La respuesta eficaz a tales epidemias debe basarse en métodos defensivos y estar integrada y coordinada. The response to such epidemics, using defensive methods, must be integrated and coordinated if it is to be effective.
  La Comisión podría, en ese momento, proponer al Consejo una prórroga de la vigencia de los mecanismos defensivos. The Commission can, at that stage, propose an extension of the defensive mechanisms to the Council.

Definition of defensive

• Intended for defence; protective
• Intended to deter attack
• Performed so as to minimise risk
• Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion
• Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack
• In a state or posture of defense
• A means, attitude or position of defense

Examples

• a defensive perimeter
• a defensive missile system
• defensive driving
• The victim held up his hand to repel the attacker and received a defensive knife wound.

Related words

• defensively
• defensiveness
• defensive fighting position
• defensive tackle
• defensive zone
• defensive midfielder
• defensive back
• defensive programming
• defensive end