Defensive and Warlike

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Defensive adjective - Intended to resist or prevent attack or aggression.

Usage example: a defensive alliance among the small nations against the aggressors

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Warlike is an antonym for defensive.

Nearby Words: defend, defense, defence, defender, defending

Warlike adjective - Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.

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Defensive is an antonym for warlike.

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