self-defensive
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self–de·fen·sive

adjective \-ˈfen(t)-siv\

Definition of SELF-DEFENSIVE

: of, relating to, or given to self-defense <a self–defensive person> <a self–defensive attitude>

First Known Use of SELF-DEFENSIVE

1809

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