DEFENDER Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word defender. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFENDER
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| guardian | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||||
| protector | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||||
| advocate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea • a lawyer who pleads cases in court verb • push for something • speak, plead, or argue in favor of | ||||||||
| ally | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a friendly nation • an associate who provides cooperation or assistance verb • become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage | ||||||||
| champion | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who has won first place in a competition • someone who fights for a cause • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field adjective satellite • holding first place in a contest verb • protect or fight for as a champion | ||||||||
| supporter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who supports or champions something • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) • a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise | ||||||||
| vindicator | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution | ||||||||
| shielder | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||||
| withstander | nounn | |||||||
noun • an opponent who resists with force or resolution • a fighter who holds out against attack | ||||||||
