defensively

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. sa paraang may katangian ng pagtatanggol o proteksyon

Phrases & Collocations

acting defensively

kumikilos nang depensibo

Example Sentences

She reacted defensively when he questioned her about the missing money.

Nagreact siya nang depensa nang tanungin siya tungkol sa nawawalang pera.

The player positioned himself defensively to block the opponent's attack.

Pinwesto ng manlalaro ang kanyang sarili nang depensa upang harangan ang atake ng kalaban.

He spoke defensively, trying to justify his actions.

Nagsalita siya nang depensa, sinusubukang bigyang-katwiran ang kanyang mga ginawa.

The company reacted defensively to the competitor's aggressive marketing tactics.

Nagreact nang depensa ang kumpanya sa agresibong taktika sa pagmemerkado ng kakumpitensya.

She crossed her arms defensively, signaling her reluctance to engage in the conversation.

Ikinrus niya ang kanyang mga braso nang depensa, na nagpapahiwatig ng kanyang ayaw makipag-usap.

The team played defensively in the second half to protect their lead.

Naglaro ang team nang depensa sa second half upang protektahan ang kanilang lamang.

He reacted defensively to criticism, feeling attacked.

Nagreact siya nang depensa sa kritisismo, na pakiramdam ay inatake.

The cat arched its back defensively when approached by a stranger.

Inangat ng pusa ang kanyang likod nang depensa nang lapitan ng isang estranghero.

The politician answered the tough questions defensively, avoiding direct responses.

Sumagot ang politiko sa mahihirap na tanong nang depensa, iniiwasan ang direktang mga sagot.

The goalkeeper positioned himself defensively to block the penalty kick.

Pinwesto ng goalkeeper ang kanyang sarili nang depensa upang harangan ang penalty kick.

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