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Meaning of on the defensive | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression.
  2. defending; playing a defensive game

Examples

“Last year, despite winning 34 of the legislature’s 57 seats with 47 per cent of the popular vote, the NDP was on the defensive almost from the start.”
“Brazil's greater quality and assurance in possession meant England spent much of the game on the defensive.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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