English noun: defender |
1. | defender (person) a person who cares for persons or property |
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| Synonyms | guardian, protector, shielder |
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| Broader (hypernym) | preserver |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | admonisher, bodyguard, champion, chaperon, chaperone, custodian, escort, fighter, fire fighter, fire-eater, firefighter, fireman, foster parent, foster-parent, guard, hero, keeper, keeper, law officer, lawman, monitor, paladin, patron saint, peace officer, peacekeeper, reminder, steward, tribune, watchdog |
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2. | defender (person) a fighter who holds out against attack |
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| Synonyms | withstander |
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| Broader (hypernym) | battler, belligerent, combatant, fighter, scrapper |
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