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defenders

The word “defenders” has 3 syllables: de-fend-ers

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfɛndərz/

What is synonym and antonym for defenders?

In the thesaurus, “defenders” has 21 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for defenders along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for defenders

Meanings of defenders

  • noun
    1. Someone who defends people or property.
    2. One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring.
    3. A fighter who seeks to repel an attack.
    4. A lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK).
    5. A defendant in a civil action.

Example Sentences

  • The defenders held their ground despite overwhelming odds.
  • Human rights defenders often risk their lives to speak the truth.
  • The team’s defenders worked together to block every attack.
  • Statues were built to honor the fallen defenders of the city.
  • As defenders of free speech, they refused to stay silent.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms or another words to defenders, such as: bodyguards, champions, conservers, custodians, guardian angels, guardians, guards.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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