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How to pronounce “defensive”
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Pronunciation guide for defensive
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of defensive with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Subverting Defensive Communication To Create World Peace
how to unpack and look closer at defensive communicators,
- Definition summary
- Intended for defence; protective.
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How to pronounce defensive
Subverting Defensive Communication To Create World Peace
how to unpack and look closer at defensive communicators,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “defensive”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Intended for defence; protective.
- Intended to deter attack.
- Performed so as to minimise risk.
- Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
- (cricket) Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
- (chiefly sports) Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
- In a state or posture of defense.
- [Noun]
- A means, attitude or position of defense.
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