About The Word Defender

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Defender

Defender Meaning & Definition
Defender Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Defender?

[n] a person who cares for persons or property
[n] a fighter who holds out against attack

Synonyms | Synonyms for Defender: guardian | protector | shielder | withstander

Related Terms | Find terms related to Defender: abettor | admirer | advocate | aficionado | angel | apologete | apologist | apologizer | backer | buff | champion | dependence | encourager | endorser | exponent | fan | favorer | friend at court | guard | justifier | lover | Maecenas | mainstay | maintainer | paladin | paranymph | partisan | patron | patroness | pillar | pleader | promoter | proponent | protagonist | protector | protectress | reliance | rock | safekeeper | second | seconder | sectary | sider | sponsor | stalwart | standby | successful advocate | support | supporter | sustainer | sympathizer | tower | tower of strength | upholder | vindicator | votary | well-wisher | whitewasher

See Also | admonisher | battler | belligerent | bodyguard | champion | chaperon | chaperone | combatant | custodian | escort | fighter | fire fighter | fire-eater | firefighter | fireman | foster-parent | guard | hero | keeper | law officer | lawman | monitor | paladin | patron saint | peace officer | peacekeeper | preserver | reminder | scrapper | steward

Defender In Webster's Dictionary

\De*fend"er\, n. [Cf. {Fender}.] One who defends; one who maintains, supports, protects, or vindicates; a champion; an advocate; a vindicator. Provinces . . . left without their ancient and puissant defenders. --Motley.

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