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Self-Protective

Definition: Describing one's action or behavior when attempting to defend oneself or prevent harm or danger.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

1. Having the quality of protecting oneself from potential harm.
2. Characterized by a defensive posture or attitude.
3. Showing a tendency to safeguard one's interests or emotions.

Usage:

1. She has developed a self-protective nature after going through multiple traumatic experiences.
2. In a self-protective move, the animal rolled itself into a tight ball to ward off the predator.
3. John's self-protective behavior often makes it difficult for others to get close to him.

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