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defender

How to pronounce defender:

Synonyms for defender:

guardianfollowerherobodyguardchaperonemonitorescortprotectionchampionfireman
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Antonyms for defender:

assailantenemydisputeropponentadversaryopposercensorantagonistdetractorrival
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Other 3-syllable words like defender

Here are some other common words that have 3 syllables, like defender does.

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  • promulgate
  • reminisces
  • unduly
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  • derelict
  • overtax
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