Defensive

usgb/dɪˈfensɪv/Volume
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Safety FirstPlay
Used to emphasize protecting someone or something from harm or danger. SlideHe installed an alarm system for a defensive measure against burglaries.
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Not AggressivePlay
Describes actions more focused on protection than attack. SlideDespite the provocation, her response was strictly defensive.