The term 'defensive' can be defined in a variety of ways. The crossword solutions for this term include 'SAFEGUARDING' (12 letters), 'GUARDING' (8 letters), 'DEFENDING' (9 letters), and 'END' (3 letters). SAFEGUARDING is the act of protecting something from harm or danger, while GUARDING is the act of watching over something to protect it. DEFENDING is the act of protecting something from attack or criticism, and END is the conclusion of something. All of these words are related to the concept of defense, which is the act of protecting something from harm or danger.