defender | ||
1. | [ noun ] a person who cares for persons or property | |
Synonyms: | guardian shielder protector | |
Related terms: | person preserver guard patron_saint lawman bodyguard champion custodian foster_parent watchdog chaperon keeper peacekeeper foster-parent fireman admonisher defend defend shield | |
2. | [ noun ] a fighter who holds out against attack | |
Synonyms: | withstander | |
Related terms: | combatant resist | |
Similar spelling: |
defend depend dependence defendable deafened dependent defending defendant dependency dependance dependable |