Difference between Defensive and Protective

DEFENSIVE vs PROTECTIVE: NOUN

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

Something that protects.
That which protects; something adapted to afford protection.
In surgery, carbolized oiled silk applied over wounds for the exclusion of pathogenic bacteria.
A condom.

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

Showing care
(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
Serving, intended or wishing to protect.
A tariff designed to secure protection (see Protection, 4.), as distinguished from a tariff designed to raise revenue. See Tariff, and Protection, 4.
Coloring which serves for the concealment and preservation of a living organism. Cf. Mimicry.
Adapted or intended to afford protection.
Showing a care
Intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

An attitude of defensiveness
In a state or posture to defend: as, a defensive attitude.
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.
(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

Preserving, Defensive, Preservative, Custodial, Careful, Caring, Contraceptive, Covering, Guardian, Antifouling, Restrictive, Overprotective, Preventive, Prophylactic, Shielding

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

Evasive, Preserving, Defensive, Preservative, Custodial, Careful, Caring, Contraceptive, Guardian, Antifouling, Restrictive, Overprotective, Preventive, Prophylactic, Shielding

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.

Child Protective Services All states also have child protective services agencies that look into reports of abuse or neglect.
Child protective proceedings were initiated by the local public child protective agency in virtually all of the cases.
Protective Advances, Swingline Loans and Overadvances Protective Advances.
Doggers must also wear protective clothing, which may include hard hats, protective boots, safety glasses, ear protection and high visibility clothing.
Recommended personal protective equipment: respiratory protection, gloves, eye protection, coveralls, shoe covers, and protective sleeves.
Protective clothing is used in conjunction with respiratory protective devised to prevent skin contact and inhalation of pesticides.
When using compressed air for cleaning, do employees wear protective chip guarding and personal protective equipment?
PROTECTIVE CUSTODYBefore taking any child into protective custody, the officer should make reasonable attempts tocontact CPS.
Protective, protect being the root word of protective.
This protective measure is also known as protective insulation.