Difference between Defensive and Antisubmarine

DEFENSIVE vs ANTISUBMARINE: NOUN

An attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
A means, attitude or position of defense.
An attitude or position of defense.
That which defends or serves for defense; a safeguard; a security.
To be or stand in a state or posture of defense or resistance, in opposition to aggression or attack.
That which defends; a safeguard.
A means of defense.

Attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
Serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting
Intended to withstand or deter aggression or attack.
Of or relating to the effort to prevent an opponent from gaining points in a game or athletic contest.
Performed so as to avoid risk, danger, or legal liability.
Of or relating to defense.
Constantly protecting oneself from criticism, exposure of one's shortcomings, or other real or perceived threats to the ego.
Intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; -- opposed to offensive.
In a state or posture of defense.
Intended for defence; protective
Intended to deter attack
Performed so as to minimise risk
Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive.
Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism; compare paranoid
Of a bowling or fielding tactic designed to prevent the other side from scoring runs.; of a batting tactic designed to prevent being out.
Pertaining to defense, as opposed to attack.

An attitude of defensiveness
Serving to defend; proper for defense: as, defensive armor.
Of the nature of defense; consisting in resisting attack or aggression: as, defensive war, in distinction from offensive war, which is aggressive.
In a state or posture to defend: as, a defensive attitude.
(idiom) (on the defensive) Prepared to withstand or counter aggression or attack.

Fielding, Guard, Defender, Defense, Defensive attitude, Justificative, Excusatory, Justificatory, Protective, Apologetic, Antiaircraft, Antitank, En garde, Antisubmarine, Defending

Seaborne, Aerial, Aircrew, Antisatellite, Expeditionary, Amphibious, Littoral, Maritime, Antitank, Antiaircraft, Naval, Minesweeping, Submarine, Anti submarine, Defensive

Preventative, Passive, Guard, Defender, Defense, Justificative, Excusatory, Justificatory, Protective, Apologetic, Antiaircraft, Antitank, En garde, Antisubmarine, Defending

Seaborne, Aerial, Aircrew, Antisatellite, Expeditionary, Amphibious, Littoral, Maritime, Antitank, Antiaircraft, Naval, Minesweeping, Submarine, Anti submarine, Defensive

Prior to Fresno State, Watts spent four seasons as the defensive coordinator at UC Davis with a focus on the defensive backs unit.
Clarke has always been a solid rotational defensive lineman, who can play inside at tackle and at defensive end if need be.
After serving in a defensive oversight role last year, Jordan Lesley is being promoted to defensive coordinator and will now coach the outside linebackers.
Wake Forest defensive lineman, left, slaps hands with Georgia defensive lineman Malik Herring during American Team practice Wednesday, Jan.
Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young was named the Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year.
One validity scale, Defensive Responding, indicates whether the parent is responding in a defensive manner.
Old Dominion defensive line coach Andrew Jackson has joined the WVU staff as a defensive assistant.
DEFENSIVE TACKLESGeorgia State graduated one of its top defenders in defensive tackle Christo Bilukidi.
There are still a number of defensive playmakers unsigned, particularly on the defensive line.
For defensive efficiency, strong defensive teams have had more success in the tournament historically.

Task forces of specially equipped ships and planes specifically designed for antisubmarine warfare are being employed.
Antisubmarine air support at a distance from, but directly related to, specific convoys or forces.
Early in 1949 Keppler entered San Francisco Navy Yard for conversion to antisubmarine destroyer.
Allied antisubmarine forces made a successful concerted effort to destroy these boats.
Our blimps were engaged in offshore antisubmarine patrols and protection of shipping.
World War II: Antisubmarine, American Theater; Western Pacific; Air Offensive, Japan.
Assists in target designation, piloting, antisubmarine operations and tactical deception.
North Atlantic convoys now were escorted throughout by antisubmarine vessels.
The key to success in antisubmarine warfare is initial detection.
Assist Navy Pilots and Naval Flight Officers with antisubmarine warfare.