Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
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.
Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.
Intended to deter attack.
A means, attitude or position of defense.
Having the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority.
To be equal to, or match, or to surpass another.
To oppose or compete with.
To strive to equal or excel; to emulate.
A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
Someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another.