grow defensive

Examples (10)

• Whenever his past was mentioned, he would grow defensive.
• She has grown defensive about her work since receiving the negative review.
• I've noticed he grows defensive if you question his methods.
• The minister grew increasingly defensive during the press conference.
• Try not to be too direct; he's likely to grow defensive.
• The company grew defensive in response to public criticism about its environmental record.
• As the debate continued, her arguments grew more defensive in tone.
• It's sad to watch someone you respect grow so defensive and closed off.
• He didn't use to be like this; he only grew defensive after the incident.
• The child started to grow defensive when his parents asked where he had been.