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defensor

defensor

7.4
A player who stops the other team from scoring, usually near their goal
  • noun
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  • During the match, the team's defensor was praised for his strong performance.

Examples

  • The defensor blocked the shot expertly.

  • Every successful team needs a reliable defensor to protect their goal.

  • The defensor made a crucial tackle to stop the opposing striker from scoring.

  • Many teams rely on a strong defensor to win matches.

  • The defensor blocked every attempt by the opposing team to score during the match.

  • As the game progressed, the defensor positioned himself to shield the goal from the attackers.

  • She played the role of a skilled defensor, ensuring that no one got past her in the defense line.

Synonyms

blockader
vsdefensor
7.3

A player who stops other players from moving or scoring by getting in their way

prevents opponents from scoring in various ways, not only by physical blocking

Antonyms

offensive
240 5.6

Intended to attack rather than defend

attacker
167 2.5

A person who tries to hurt someone or damage their things

Surface Forms

defensor singular
defensores plural

Morphology

defensor = defend (semi-transparent) = defend + or

The sports sense extends the basic idea of a defender, so the morphology is clear even though the usage is domain-specific.

Etymology

Defensor comes from the Latin word defendere, with de- 'away' and fendere 'to strike', and it shares the root of English words like defend and defense. So in sports a defensor is a player who 'stops' the other team and 'protects' the goal.