defender

Definitions of defender
  1. verb
    be on the defensive; act against an attack
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    antonyms:
    asaltar, atacar
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
    atacar
    take the initiative and go on the offensive
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    type of:
    evitar, impedir
    stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
  2. verb
    protect or fight for as a champion
  3. verb
    be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
    synonyms: representar
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    antonyms:
    demandar, enjuiciar
    bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
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