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de·fend·er
/dəˈfendər/
noun
1.
a person who defends someone or something:
"a defender of family values"
Similar
protector
guard
guardian
preserver
bodyguard
custodian
watchdog
keeper
overseer
superintendent
caretaker
steward
trustee
supporter
upholder
backer
champion
advocate
endorser
sustainer
bolsterer
apologist
proponent
exponent
promoter
apostle
standard-bearer
torchbearer
flagbearer
adherent
believer
Opposite
attacker
critic
▪
(in soccer, hockey, and other games) a player whose task it is to protect the team's goal.
Similar
fullback
back
sweeper
back four
Opposite
attacker
striker
▪
either member of the partnership that did not win the auction.
Scrabble Points: 13
D
2
E
1
F
4
E
1
N
1
D
2
E
1
R
1
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