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defensive attitude(noun, idiom)
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in opposition(adjective, hostile, different, contrary)
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on guard(adjective, idiom, adverb, alert)
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against the grain(idiom, hostile, counter, antagonistic)
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at cross-purposes(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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at odds(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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coping with(adjective, watchful, defending, protective)
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up against(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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affording defense
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affording protection
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armed cap-a-pie(idiom, defense)
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at bay(idiom, defense)
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bear the brunt(idiom, defense)
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feeling wary(alert, careful)
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hold one's own(idiom, defense)
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in defense(idiom, defense)
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mental attitude
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on the defense(idiom, defense)
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on the defensive(idiom, defense)
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on the lookout(idiom, adverb, alert, careful)
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