Defensively Synonyms and Antonyms

Cautiously
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. suspiciously
  2. on-the-defensive
  3. in self-defense
  4. at-bay
In a defensive manner
(Adverb)
Antonyms:
  1. offensively

Words Related to Defensively

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Defensively Sentence Examples

  • Quinn jumped up defensively.

  • Good. It's about time you started thinking defensively.

  • Evelyn said somewhat defensively.

  • The plan of operations contemplated the seizure of Ismaiia as the base for an advance on Cairo, Alexandria and its suburbs to be held defensively, and the Egyptian forces in the neighborhood to be occupied by demonstrations.

  • It's a bullshit law, he said defensively.

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