You can see defensive, reclusive or indecisive behavior.

I’m satisfied with the defensive reaction of my players.

Dogs can potentially trigger aggressive behavior in bears.

Dogs can provoke defensive and dangerous behaviour in bears.

Dogs can provoke defensive and dangerous behaviour in bears.

If the attack continues, it may mean it has shifted from defensive to predatory.

However, we have found that it is primarily a defensive behaviour.

Aggression is often defensive behavior carried out by fearful, anxious dogs.

The process often generates a defensive stance on the part of the learner.

You’ve really got to manage that tendency to get defensive.

Often times, defensive behaviour sets in and creates a breakdown in communication.

This usually leads to defensiveness and a breakdown in communication.

Our defense in the first quarter was not very sharp.

Our defensive effort in the fourth quarter was outstanding.

If the attack continues, it may mean it has shifted from defensive to predatory.