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defensive in Czech

defensive in Czech is obranný — defensive means intended to protect against attack or criticism.

defensive in Czech

obranný
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 Czech?
"defensive" in Czech is obranný. 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 Czech, "defensive" is obranný.
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