Synonyms of defenders

defenders

noun

plural of defender

as in guardians

someone that protects

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guardians
• custodians
• protectors
• protections
• bodyguards
• guards
• keepers
• guardian angels
• champions
• sentinels
• sentries
• wardens
• warders
• watchdogs
• watchmen
• preservers
• watches
• savers
• lookouts
• conservers
• harborers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of defenders

On today's episode of Tech Camp, co-hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber chase the rapid evolution of cybersecurity, which has led to an arms race between hackers and defenders. — Emily Kwong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

Lee said that tracks with Simmons’ ability to read coverages and anticipate where defenders are. — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Banks nearly had another one on Winston in the final 11-on-11 situational period, but the ball clanged off his hands near the goal line … Dart strangely lowered his shoulder on a QB run to the right on one play and made some contact with defenders. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

There’s a long-standing truism in the world of physical attacks that defenders need to succeed every time, but attackers need to succeed just once. — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Akoa Makani is a career 41 percent shooter from 3-point range and was been one of the better pick-and-roll defenders in the league last year before Phoenix’s defense fell off a cliff in 2026. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Off a turnover, second half substitute Trinity Byars drew multiple defenders to her before the ball found its way to Godfrey. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026