23 entries under defensive topic. ×

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defensive(adjective, caring, sheltered, obstructive, defending)
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sheltering(adjective, securing, guarding)
9
custodial(adjective, caring, rambling, voluminous, sheltered)
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careful(adjective, caring, cautious, wary, watchful)
8
guardian(noun, adjective, caring, safety, sheltered)
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safeguarding(adjective, caring, watchful, opposing, sheltered)
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tutelary(adjective, safety, protecting, overprotective)
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caring(adjective, friendly, warm, sympathetic, loving)
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shielding(adjective, securing, guarding)
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covering(adjective, caring, rambling, voluminous, sheltered)
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conservational(adjective, caring, rambling, voluminous, sheltered)
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guarding(adjective, caring, watchful, opposing, sheltered)
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wary(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
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cautious(adjective, wary, watchful)
3
defending(adjective, caring, watchful, opposing, obstructive)
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guarded(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
2
coping with(expression, adjective, watchful, opposing, defending)
2
secure(verb, adjective)
2
tutelar(adjective, sheltered, protecting, safeguarding)
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armored
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