as in defensive
intended to resist or prevent attack or aggression
the cat drew back its ears and sank into a protective posture as the dog approached it
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defensive
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After two years of defensive decline, Arenado is back to reminding the baseball world why he’s won 10 Gold Gloves.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025 -
This behavior, where the gecko flicks dirt over itself, might be a grooming response or a defensive tactic against insects.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2025
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“Protective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protective. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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