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noun
- 1. a person who defends someone or something: "a determined defender of British interests" Similar Opposite
- 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 Opposite
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DEFENDER definition: 1. someone who protects a place against attack, or who believes in and supports a person, idea…. Learn more.
a person who supports someone or something, esp. when attacked or criticized: She is a defender of women’s rights. defender noun [C] (SPORTS) someone on a team who tries to prevent the other team from scoring points: Murray dribbled past a defender and fired the ball right into the basket.
noun. de· fend· er di-ˈfen-dər. Synonyms of defender. 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.
Defender definition: a person who defends someone or something from attack, assault, or injury. See examples of DEFENDER used in a sentence.
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.
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. He was known as a defender of the environment. American English : defender / dɪˈfɛndər /
de·fend′er n. Synonyms: defend, protect, guard, preserve, shield, safeguard. These verbs mean to make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm. Defend implies repelling or being ready to repel an attack: The army defended the border against the enemy.
A defender is someone who takes a stance to ensure the well-being, rights, or interests of another party. They act as a shield or advocate, providing assistance, guidance, or representation. Defenders can be found in various contexts, such as law, sports, human rights, or military.
Noun. Filter. noun. defenders. Someone who defends people or property. Wiktionary. (law) A lawyer who represents defendants. Wiktionary. A fighter who repels an attack. Wiktionary. (sports) One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring. Wiktionary. Synonyms: shielder. guardian. protector. withstander. vindicator.
Definition of defender noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
