Synonyms for defender

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1. defender, guardian, protector, shielder(noun)

   a person who cares for persons or property

   Synonyms:
   guardian, shielder, withstander, protector

2. defender, withstander(noun)

   a fighter who holds out against attack

   Synonyms:
   guardian, shielder, withstander, protector

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. defender(n.)

   Synonyms:
   asserter, pleader

2. defender(n.)

   Synonyms:
   champion, vindicator, protector

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. defender(n)

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

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1. List of paraphrases:

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

How to pronounce defender?

Alex

US English

Daniel

British

Karen

Australian

Veena

Indian

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How to use defender in a sentence?

1. Jim Baker:

   I think that's why the President's response was so muted. This is from an attorney general who from the day he arrived in office has behaved as the President's defender, who thinks that his role is to defend the President of the United States, not to represent the people.

2. Steve Kerr:

   Andre is one of the smartest defenders I've ever seen, it's funny to say when a guy gets 44 points that the defender did a really good job, but I thought Andre did extremely well. Made LeBron take some tough shots.

3. Ibrahim Hooper:

   The problem comes when you look at a dichotomy between being an Australian or an American and being a Muslim. We don’t see a dichotomy, we see that, in fact, the American-Muslim community is the prime defender of the U.S. Constitution. We see no conflict between Islamic beliefs and practices and living as a productive, contributing citizen whether it’s in Australia or America.

4. 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.

5. The United:

   He is not anti-American, but he is very much a defender of The US.

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