defensive

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

A means, attitude or position of defense.

Japanese Meaning

防御手段 / 防御姿勢 / 守備の立場

Faced with tough questions, his defensive was to deny any responsibility.

厳しい質問に直面したとき、彼は責任を否定するという守りの姿勢をとった。

Sense（1）

A means, attitude or position of defense.

Such kinds of defensives are really rather protecting the local companies than the consumers.

defensives

（ plural ）