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defender

UK
/dɪˈfɛndə/
US
/dɪˈfɛndər/

Translations

defendernoun
defenders
pl
UK
/dɪˈfɛndə/
US
/dɪˈfɛndər/
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.
Synonyms
guardian
watchdog
defender
safeguard
advocate
supporter
champion
protector
defenderadjective
more defender
Comp.
most defender
Super.
Used attributively before another noun, especially in sports contexts.
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

defendernoun
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.
defenderadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a defender or defenders, especially in sports.
The coach emphasized stronger defender tactics during practice.
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