defensive in Russian
defensive in Russian is защи́тный, оборони́тельный, оборо́на — defensive means intended to protect against attack or criticism.
defensive in Russian
защи́тный
Pronounced: zashchitnyy
Intended for defence; protective.
оборони́тельный
Pronounced: oboronitelnyy
Intended for defence; protective.
оборо́на
Pronounced: oborona
A means, attitude or position of defense.
What does "defensive" mean?
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adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
"a defensive missile system"
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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 Russian?
"defensive" in Russian is защи́тный, оборони́тельный, оборо́на. defensive means: Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
How do you pronounce защи́тный?
"defensive" in Russian is защи́тный, pronounced "zashchitnyy".
How do you use "defensive" in a sentence?
Example: "The company took a defensive stance after the media reports." In Russian, "defensive" is защи́тный, оборони́тельный, оборо́на.
Are there other ways to say "defensive" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "defensive": защи́тный, оборони́тельный, оборо́на.
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