defender — meaning in English

English meaning

• champion noun The winner of a competition, especially the current title-holder.
• defend verb To protect someone or something from attack or harm.
• vindicate verb To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

Senses

defender is used for these senses in English:

• champion (transitive) To promote, advocate, or act as a champion for (a cause, etc.).
• defend (transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
• make a case for (idiomatic) To present an argument in favor of.
• vindicate (transitive) To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.

champion — full definition

1. noun The winner of a competition, especially the current title-holder.
2. noun A person who strongly supports or fights for a cause.
3. verb To actively support, promote, or advocate for something.
4. adj Excellent or first-rate.

defend — full definition

1. verb To protect someone or something from attack or harm.
2. verb To speak or argue in support of someone or something being criticised.
3. verb To represent an accused person in a legal case.

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