What does defencively mean?
Defencively means (archaic or nonstandard) Alternative form of defensively..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
(archaic or nonstandard) Alternative form of defensively..
Use defencively when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Defencively means (archaic or nonstandard) Alternative form of defensively..
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Use defencively where its definition matches the intended context.
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