Hyphenation of DEFENSIVE

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word DEFENSIVE? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

DE-FEN-SIVE

Definitions of DEFENSIVE:

1.
An attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
2.
Intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
Defensive weapons A defensive stance
3.
Attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Synonyms of DEFENSIVE:

adj defensive, antiaircraft, antisubmarine, antitank, defending, en garde, protective
adj justificative, justificatory, apologetic, excusatory
adj protective
noundefensive attitude, attitude, mental attitude

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