ALL meanings of defender
de·fend
D d - countable noun defender If someone is a defender of a particular thing or person that has been criticized, they argue or act in support of that thing or person. 3
- countable noun defender A defender in a game such as football or hockey is a player whose main task is to try and stop the other side scoring. 3
- noun defender A person who defends someone or something. 1
- noun defender sb who protects 1
- noun defender law: defending attorney 1
- verb with object defender to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from or against): The sentry defended the gate against sudden attack. 1
- verb with object defender to maintain by argument, evidence, etc.; uphold: She defended her claim successfully. 1
- verb with object defender to contest (a legal charge, claim, etc.). 1
- verb with object defender Law. to serve as attorney for (a defendant): He has defended some of the most notorious criminals. 1
- verb with object defender to support (an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of (a dissertation, thesis, or the like) by answering arguments and questions put by a committee of specialists. 1
- verb with object defender to attempt to retain (a championship title, position, etc.), as in a competition against a challenger. 1
- verb without object defender Law. to enter or make a defense. 1
- noun defender Someone who defends people or property. 0
- noun defender (law) A lawyer who represents defendants. 0
- noun defender A fighter who repels an attack. 0
- noun defender (sports) One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring. 0