Synonyms for Defender
de·fend·er

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1. defender, guardian, protector, shieldernoun

   a person who cares for persons or property

   Synonyms:
   guardian, shielder, defender, withstander, protector

2. defender, withstandernoun

   a fighter who holds out against attack

   Synonyms:
   guardian, shielder, defender, withstander, protector

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1. • Combatant
   • Preserver

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1. defendernoun

   Synonyms:
   asserter, pleader

2. defendernoun

   Synonyms:
   champion, vindicator, protector

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1. defendernoun

   Synonyms:
   defendant, vindicator, advocate, champion, pleader, asserter, upholder, guardian

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1. List of paraphrases for "defender":

   advocate, supporter, defensor, vindicator, provedor, champion, ombudsman, ombudsperson, defend, ombud, campaigner, protector, defence, counsel, defenders, lawyer, defending, defensoría, proponent

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1. Jurgen Klopp.Prior:

   It was a brilliant situation, it makes sense for a striker to go dribbling in the box because it's difficult for the defender to defend it clear. He was in a brilliant position in that moment -- if he could shoot, for sure it was a big chance as well.

2. Vladimir Putin:

   We are meeting with you on the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, in this phrase, in these words, there is something powerful, huge, I would say, mystical and holy.

3. Bill Clinton:

   Dale Bumpers was a governor of profound historical importance, the most eloquent defender of our constitution in the Senate, a man who put his considerable gifts of wisdom, wit, and passion to work for the common good, the entire state mourns the loss of an Arkansas legend.

4. Ruslan Trad:

   These people know each other, often travel to the same destinations, communicate and have a closed system. Tatarsky occupied a significant place in this community, at the same time, he was also a critic of the Russian officer corps and the upper echelon making decisions about military actions. Sometimes his … analysis caused a wave of negative reactions among officers, because he, as a staunch defender of Russia and its army, wanted to see this army more successful than it actually was.

5. Nabeel Rajab:

   We raised extreme concern about the effects that isolated detention would have on Nabeel's health and we were ignored. Nabeel never suffered heart problems before. My husband is a human rights defender and does not deserve this treatment.