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Defensive vs. Defendable


Defensive
Definition
Defensive refers to actions or attitudes that are intended to protect oneself from criticism, attack, or harm.
Defendable
Definition
Defendable means capable of being defended or justified, often in the context of arguments, actions, or decisions.
Example
  • The team's defensive strategy helped them win the game.
  • He became defensive when questioned about his decisions.
  • She took a defensive stance when her ideas were challenged.
Example
  • Her position on the issue is defendable with solid evidence.
  • The company's practices are defendable under current regulations.
  • He believes that his actions were defendable given the circumstances.