get defensive

Examples (10)

• He tends to get defensive whenever his work is criticized.
• She got really defensive when I asked about her past.
• Don't get defensive; I'm just trying to offer constructive criticism.
• The politician immediately got defensive during the interview.
• Why do you always get so defensive about your choices?
• He has gotten defensive every time I've tried to talk to him about this.
• There's no need to get defensive; we are all on the same team.
• If you keep asking him personal questions, he is going to get defensive.
• I noticed he started to get defensive as soon as the topic of money came up.
• It's a common reaction to get defensive when you feel attacked.