plural of defensive

In a defensive manner.

The state or quality of being defensive.

Intended for defence; protective. / Intended to deter attack. / Performed so as to minimise risk. / Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.

A means, attitude or position of defense.

Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression. / (sports) defending; playing a defensive game

plural of defensiveness

The state or quality of being defensible

(archaic) That which serves to protect or defend.

plural of defensative