defender

US /dɪˈfen.dɚ/
UK /dɪˈfen.dɚ/
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1.

defensor, protetor

a person who defends someone or something

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He was a strong defender of human rights.
Ele era um forte defensor dos direitos humanos.
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The lawyer acted as her defender in court.
O advogado atuou como seu defensor no tribunal.
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advocatechampionprotectorguardiansupporter
2.

defensor (esporte), zagueiro

a player in a team game who tries to prevent the opposing team from scoring

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The central defender made a crucial tackle.
O defensor central fez um desarme crucial.
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Our team needs a strong defender to improve our defense.
Nosso time precisa de um forte defensor para melhorar nossa defesa.
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fullbackcenter-backsweeperstopper
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defendantdefend