Scrabble?! DEFENSIVE

Definitions of DEFENSIVE in various dictionaries:

noun - an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

adj - intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

adj - attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Intended or appropriate for defending; protective.

Intended to withstand or deter aggression or attack: a defensive weapons system; defensive behavior.

Of or relating to the effort to prevent an opponent from gaining points in a game or an athletic contest.

Of or relating to defense.

Constantly protecting oneself from criticism, exposure of one’s shortcomings, or other real or perceived threats to the ego.

A means of defense.

An attitude or position of defense.