English to Tamil Meaning of defensive - தற்காப்பு

Defensive :

தற்காப்பு

noun

தற்காப்பு, பாதுகாப்பு, காப்பாற்ற, சேமிப்பு, பாதுகாக்க, சார்பில், எதிர்ப்பு, அடைப்பு, தயக்கம்

adjective

தற்காப்பு, பாதுகாப்பாளர், விடாது, உள்ளடக்கும்

Defensive :: தற்காப்புDefensively :: தற்காப்புடனேயேDefensiveness :: பாதுகாப்புத்தன்மை

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Definitions of defensive in English

Noun(1) an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive'
Adjective(1) intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack(2) attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Examples of defensive in English

(1) The mammals swam in tight circles to create a defensive barrier as the great white lurked under the surface.(2) At the time when he was forced into suspension United sat top of the table, with the best defensive record in the league.(3) Unsurprisingly, he is defensive and does not take criticism very well.(4) On the other hand, the Austrians enjoyed a strong defensive position that could be maintained at a relatively low cost.(5) Their gazes met, held, and the defensive expression in her eyes shattered.(6) The defensive players were boisterous and energetic and were taking it to the offense.(7) A great defensive performance kept the score line blank at half time.(8) Host Alan Kohler quite nicely brought out this defensive side with some telling jabs.(9) However, the Soviet forces quickly managed to construct new defensive positions and bring up fresh forces.(10) You are the dominant defensive player in the game, yet rarely do you run into foul trouble.(11) Those involved in the ambush said a trap had been laid, and that the area was marked with defensive earth berms and firing positions.(12) Perhaps we should cut out the defensive attitudes and actually read what was posted?(13) They were left to rue one awful defensive blunder which enabled full back Simon Verbickas to race in for a try.(14) He was never frightened, but was easily defensive , and yet he also had a gentle side.(15) Yet when challenged they got ever so defensive and the story quickly unravelled.(16) Most said they were met with a defensive and legalistic attitude by the organisation.

Related Phrases of defensive

(1) defensive midfielder ::

தற்காப்பு மிட்பீல்டர்

(2) on the defensive ::

தற்காப்பு மீது

(3) defensive power ::

தற்காப்பு சக்தி

Related Phrases of defensive

(1) defensive midfielder ::

தற்காப்பு மிட்பீல்டர்

(2) on the defensive ::

தற்காப்பு மீது

(3) defensive power ::

தற்காப்பு சக்தி

Synonyms

Adjective

2. self-justifying ::

சுய நியாயப்படுத்தி

3. justificatory ::

நியாயப்படுத்திக்கொள்ளும்

Antonyms

1. offensive ::

தாக்குதல்

Different Forms

defensive, defensively, defensiveness

Word Example from TV Shows

A smart commander does not abandon a DEFENSIVE advantage.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 8

Well, now don't get DEFENSIVE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 7

I mean, you start, you know, getting DEFENSIVE--

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 10

Examples of defensive from TV Shows

A smart commander does not abandon a DEFENSIVE advantage.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 8

Well, now don't get DEFENSIVE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 7

I mean, you start, you know, getting DEFENSIVE--

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 10

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