Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
Intended for defence; protective.
In a state or posture of defense.
Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
Performed so as to minimise risk.
Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
Intended to deter attack.
A means, attitude or position of defense.