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defensively

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  1. 1. adv. On the defensive. Source: opted
  2. 2. adv. in an apologetic and defensive manner Source: wordnet
  3. 3. adv. in a defensive manner Source: wordnet
  4. 4. r:100 r. in an apologetic and defensive manner r. in a defensive manner Source: ecdict

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