Another word for defensive

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Modifier

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protecting
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defending
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shielding
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guarding
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safeguarding
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warding-off
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watchful
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wary
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guarded
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preventive
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averting
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forestalling
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foiling
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balking
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arresting
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checking
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frustrating
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thwarting
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opposing
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resistive
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withstanding
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armored
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on-the-defensive
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in self-defense
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in opposition
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self-justifying
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touchy
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prickly
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self-protective
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