Words that Rhyme with defensive
2 Syllable Words
pensive
3 Syllable Words
expensive, extensive, intensive, offensive
4 Syllable Words
apprehensive, comprehensive, hypertensive, inexpensive, inoffensive
5 Syllable Words
counteroffensive
Definitions of defensive
a. Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor.
a. Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; -- opposed to offensive; as, defensive war.
a. In a state or posture of defense.
n. That which defends; a safeguard.