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defensive in Catalan

defensive in Catalan is defensiu, defenent, defensant — defensive means intended to protect against attack or criticism.

defensive in Catalan

defensiu
adj
Intended for defence; protective.
defenent
adj
Intended for defence; protective.
defensant
adj
Intended for defence; protective.
que defend
adj
Intended for defence; protective.
que defensa
adj
Intended for defence; protective.

What does "defensive" mean?

  1. adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
    "a defensive missile system"
  2. adjective Reacting to criticism with unusual sensitivity or resistance.
    "He got defensive the moment I mentioned the missed deadline."
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defensive in a sentence

  • a defensive missile system
  • The company took a defensive stance after the media reports.
  • He got defensive the moment I mentioned the missed deadline.
  • Why are you being so defensive? I only asked a simple question.

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What is "defensive" in Catalan?
"defensive" in Catalan is defensiu, defenent, defensant. defensive means: Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
How do you use "defensive" in a sentence?
Example: "The company took a defensive stance after the media reports." In Catalan, "defensive" is defensiu, defenent, defensant.
Are there other ways to say "defensive" in Catalan?
Yes — Catalan has 5 translations listed for "defensive": defensiu, defenent, defensant, que defend, que defensa.
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