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defender

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of defender

someone that protects

  • one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender
Synonyms of defender

custodian, guard, guardian, guardian angel, protection, protector
Words Related to defender

bodyguard, champion

lookout, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watchdog, watchman

conserver, harborer, keeper, preserver, saver

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