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Noun
S:
(n)
defender
,
guardian
,
protector
,
shielder
(a person who cares for persons or property)
direct hyponym
/
full hyponym
direct hypernym
/
inherited hypernym
/
sister term
derivationally related form
W:
(v)
defend
[Related to:
defender
] (protect or fight for as a champion)
W:
(v)
defend
[Related to:
defender
] (protect against a challenge or attack)
"Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
derivationally related form
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synset
W:
(v)
defend
[Related to:
defender
] (argue or speak in defense of)
"She supported the motion to strike"
W:
(n)
guardianship
[Related to:
guardian
] (attention and management implying responsibility for safety)
"he is in the care of a bodyguard"
W:
(n)
guardianship
[Related to:
guardian
] (the responsibility of a guardian or keeper)
"he left his car in my keeping"
W:
(n)
protectorship
[Related to:
protector
] (the position of protector)
W:
(v)
protect
[Related to:
protector
] (shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage)
"Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
W:
(v)
shield
[Related to:
shielder
] (protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm)