Synonyms of defensive
- 2 Syllables
- guarding, balking, thwarting, checking, foiling, uptight
- 3 Syllables
- preemptive, custodial, arresting, opposed, opposing, defending, withstanding, protecting, frustrating, averting
- 4 Syllables
- interrupting, safeguarding, preclusive, resistive, forestalling, preventive, protective
- 5 Syllables
- oppositional, conservative, preservative, conservational