defensive
definition: intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
example: The defensive turrets located around the castle walls were the primary factor that aided in the winning of the battle.
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
definition: attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
example: The peer-reviewed essay is rather defensive and attempts to refute all of the recently spread rumors concerning the study.
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
justificative
definition: an attitude of defensiveness
example: I was on the defensive when I heard that people thought I was twenty years older than I really was.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
defensive attitude