Defensive

/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters

Definition of Defensive

noun

A means, attitude or position of defense.

adjective

Intended for defence; protective.
"a defensive perimeter"
Intended to deter attack.
"a defensive missile system"
Performed so as to minimise risk.
"defensive driving"
Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion.
Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.

Anagrams of Defensive

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "defensive":

7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "defensive" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

offensive

Rhyming Words

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