Defensively
[di'fɛnsivli]
Definition
(adv.) in a defensive manner; 'the general conviction that our side is in the right and acting defensively over what Russians call the German question and Americans the Berlin crisis'.
(adv.) in an apologetic and defensive manner; '`I felt it better you should know,' said Sir Cedric defensively'.
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Definition
(adv.) On the defensive.
Typist: Serena
Examples
- The arches supporting the aqueduct afforded protection for advancing troops as well as to those engaged defensively. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
Typist: Serena