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   defender

   /dɪˈfɛndə/

   noun

   • 1. a person who defends someone or something: "a determined defender of British interests" Similar protectorguardguardianpreserverbodyguardcustodianwatchdogkeeperoverseersuperintendentcaretakerstewardtrusteesupporterupholderbackerchampionadvocateendorsersustainerbolstererapologistproponentexponentpromoterapostlestandard-bearertorchbearerflagbeareradherentbelieverOpposite attackercritic
   • ▪ either member of the partnership that did not win the auction.
   • 2. (in sport) a player whose task it is to protect their own side's goal: "Owen surged between two defenders, then drove the ball out of the reach of the goalkeeper" Similar full backbacksweeperback fourOpposite attackerstriker
   • 3. another term for defendant

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   1. : one that defends. 2. : a player in a sport (such as football) assigned to a defensive position. Synonyms. custodian. guardian angel. protection. protector. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of defender in a Sentence. one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEFENDER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Defender definition: a person who defends someone or something from attack, assault, or injury. See examples of DEFENDER used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFENDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you are a defender of a particular thing or person that has been criticized or attacked, you support that thing or person in public.

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   Definitions of defender. noun. a person who cares for persons or property. synonyms: guardian, protector, shielder. see more. noun. a fighter who holds out against attack. synonyms: withstander. see more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › defenderDefender - definition of defender by The Free Dictionary

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   de·fend. (dĭ-fĕnd′) v. de·fend·ed, de·fend·ing, de·fends. v.tr. 1. a. To make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm: a vaccine to defend the body from infection. b. To engage in or be prepared to engage in battle to prevent (a population or area, for example) from being captured or occupied by an enemy.