Synonyms for de fenders

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dih-fend

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfɛnd

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Définition of de fenders

Origin : mid-13c., from Old French defendre (12c.) "defend, resist," and directly from Latin defendere "ward off, protect, guard, allege in defense," from de- "from, away" (see de-) + -fendere "to strike, push," from PIE root *gwhen- "to strike, kill" (see bane). In the Mercian hymns, Latin defendet is glossed by Old English gescildeð. Related: Defended; defending.

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As in patron : noun person who supports a cause
As in proponent : noun person who advocates, supports cause
As in savior : noun person who redeems, aids in time of difficulty
As in support/supporter : noun person who helps another
As in defender : noun champion
As in protector : noun guardian
As in sympathizer : noun advocate
As in : noun opponent for the sake of it
As in protector : noun caretaker
As in supporter : noun advocate
As in champion : noun defeater in competition; preeminent supporter
As in advocate : noun person supporting an idea or cause publicly
As in exponent : noun person who supports, advocates
As in guard : noun protector
As in guardian : noun keeper, protector

Antonyms for de fenders

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