defensive (noun)
A state or position of being ready to protect oneself from an attack or criticism. It is most often used in the phrase 'on the defensive' to describe someone who feels they are being blamed and wants to explain their actions.
"This is an example with defensive."
Saying 'in the defensive' instead of 'on'.
Using 'defensive' as a noun to mean a physical wall.
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