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Noun defender has 2 senses
- defender, guardian, protector, shielder - a person who cares for persons or property
--1 is a kind of preserver
--1 has particulars: | chaperon, chaperone; admonisher, monitor, reminder; bodyguard, escort; champion, fighter, hero, paladin; custodian, keeper, steward; fireman, firefighter, fire fighter, fire-eater; foster-parent; guard; keeper; lawman, law officer, peace officer; patron saint; peacekeeper; watchdog |
- defender, withstander - a fighter who holds out against attack
--2 is a kind of combatant, battler, belligerent, fighter, scrapper
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