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- [dih-fend]
- /dɪˈfɛnd/
- /dɪˈfen.dər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fend]
- /dɪˈfɛnd/
Definitions of defender word
- countable noun defender If someone is a defender of a particular thing or person that has been criticized, they argue or act in support of that thing or person. 3
- countable noun defender A defender in a game such as football or hockey is a player whose main task is to try and stop the other side scoring. 3
- verb with object defender to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from or against): The sentry defended the gate against sudden attack. 1
- verb with object defender to maintain by argument, evidence, etc.; uphold: She defended her claim successfully. 1
- verb with object defender to contest (a legal charge, claim, etc.). 1
- verb with object defender Law. to serve as attorney for (a defendant): He has defended some of the most notorious criminals. 1
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Origin of defender
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English defenden < Old French defendre < Latin dēfendere to ward off, equivalent to dē- de- + -fendere to strike
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Parts of speech for Defender
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defender popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
defender usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defender
noun defender
- protector — a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian.
- supporter — a person or thing that supports.
- sponsor — a person who vouches or is responsible for a person or thing.
- guardian — a person who guards, protects, or preserves.
- champion — A champion is someone who has won the first prize in a competition, contest, or fight.
Antonyms for defender
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