defensive posture

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

An attitude or stance of self-protection or readiness to defend.

postureADJECTIVE + posture

Categories:

defensive

Examples (10)

  • The cat adopted a defensive posture when it saw the dog.
  • During the debate, the politician maintained a defensive posture, avoiding direct answers.
  • After the criticism, the company took a defensive posture in its public statements.
  • His constant defensive posture makes it difficult to have an open conversation with him.
  • The nation's military has adopted a more defensive posture in response to regional tensions.
  • She assumed a defensive posture every time her past was mentioned.
  • Despite the accusations, he refused to take a defensive posture and instead admitted his mistakes.
  • It's natural to adopt a defensive posture when feeling threatened.
  • The team's defensive posture in the final minutes of the game secured their victory.
  • The lawyer advised his client to avoid a defensive posture during questioning.