Meaning & use
defender
A person who protects someone or something from attack or criticism.
See it in a sentence
She became a vocal defender of the neighborhood's historic buildings.
The team's best defender blocked three shots in the final minutes.
A note on using this word
In team sports, it names a specific defensive position; more broadly, it describes anyone who defends a cause.
Words with a similar meaning
protectoradvocate
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Words with an opposite meaning
attacker
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