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defender

/dɪˈfɛndə/

/dɪˈfɛndər/

defendernoun

defenders

/dɪˈfɛndə/

/dɪˈfɛndər/

Translations

défenseur

She was a staunch defender of free speech.

Elle était une fervente défenseur de la liberté d'expression.

défenseurEn sport, joueur chargé principalement d'empêcher l'équipe adverse de marquer.

The defender blocked the shot, preventing a goal.

Le défenseur a contré le tir, empêchant un but.

défenseurDans le contexte juridique, pour la personne qui assure la défense.

The public defender worked tirelessly to protect her client’s rights.

Le défenseur commis d'office a travaillé sans relâche pour protéger les droits de son client.

Definitions

A person who defends or protects someone or something from harm, attack, or accusation, especially in a legal context.

The public defender worked tirelessly to protect her client’s rights.

A player in a sports team whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

The defender blocked the shot, preventing a goal.

A person who supports and upholds a cause or principle.

She was a staunch defender of free speech.

Synonyms

defenderadjective

more defender

Comp.

most defender

Super.

Used attributively before another noun, especially in sports contexts.

Translations

défensifSurtout en sport; s'accorde selon le nom qu'il qualifie.

The coach emphasized stronger defender tactics during practice.

L'entraîneur a insisté sur des tactiques plus défensives pendant l'entraînement.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a defender or defenders, especially in sports.

The coach emphasized stronger defender tactics during practice.

defenderproper noun

Definitions

An arcade video game released in 1981 by Williams Electronics.

Defender became one of the most popular arcade games of the early 1980s.

A rugged off-road vehicle produced by Land Rover since 1983.

He bought a Defender to tackle the mountain roads.