defensive

1. A means, attitude or position of defense. Chiefly in on the defensive.

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1. Why is Tom being so defensive?

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2. There's no need to be so defensive.

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3. Why are you being so defensive?

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4. Tom is naturally a little defensive.

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5. Don't be so defensive.

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