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

When the press challenged his actions, he went on the defensive and avoided direct answers.

The coastal battery was built on a defensible promontory, overlooking the harbor and the approach of any enemy ships.

The committee evaluated the defensibilities of each proposal before making a recommendation.

Their defensivenesses during the review led colleagues to avoid giving constructive criticism.

The defensers on the team organized a wall in front of the goal to stop the final shot.

The city's flood walls were a crucial defense against the rising river.

The village relied on a defensive wall to protect against raids.

The international coalition agreed to strengthen space defenses to protect satellites from missile threats.

The lawyer's use of multiple Chewbacca defenses during the trial baffled the jury.