Hyphenation of defensive

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word defensive? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

de-fen-sive

Definitions of defensive:

1.	An attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
2.	Intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack Defensive weapons A defensive stance
3.	Attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Synonyms of defensive:

adj	defensive, antiaircraft, antisubmarine, antitank, defending, en garde, protective
adj	justificative, justificatory, apologetic, excusatory
adj	protective
noun	defensive attitude, attitude, mental attitude

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