combatant vs defender
defender vs combatantcombatant and defender both are nouns.
combatant is an adjective but defender is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| combatant | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| defender | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
defender is a hyponym of
combatant; that is, defender is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
combatant:
- combatant: someone who fights (or is fighting)
- defender: a fighter who holds out against attack
| combatant (noun) | defender (noun) |
|---|---|
| someone who fights (or is fighting) | a person who cares for persons or property |
| a fighter who holds out against attack |
| combatant (adjective) | defender (adjective) |
|---|---|
| engaging in or ready for combat |
Words related to "combatant"
Words related to "defender"
- admonisher
- battler
- belligerent
- bodyguard
- champion
- chaperon
- chaperone
- combatant
- custodian
- defend
- escort
- fighter
- fire fighter
- fire-eater
- firefighter
- fireman
- foster parent
- foster-parent
- guard
- guardian
- hero
- keeper
- law officer
- lawman
- monitor
- paladin
- patron saint
- peace officer
- peacekeeper
- preserver
- protector
- reminder
- scrapper
- shielder
- steward
- tribune
- watchdog
- withstander
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