defenders Definition

protector, guardian, supporters, partisans, lawyers, attorneys, activists, advocates, champions, protectors, campaigners, fighters, watchdogs, proponents, defendants, believers, combatants, adherents, protagonists, guardians, counsels, counsel, defence, patrons, bearers, workers, militants, promoters, apologists, hrd, ombudsmen, ombudspersons, tacklers, upfield, fullbacks, midfield, goalkeeper, defense, keeper, dribble, forwards, backline, playmaker, rearguard, goalward, downfield, blockers, opponents, flank, ball, safeties, goalie, ballcarrier, middies, weakside, backfield, counterattack, blitzing, harrying, midfielder, blitzer, nutmegged, lob, striker, wingback, winger, jink, mazy, rushers, hashmark, bodying, breakaways, fielders, goalmouth, backheel, outleap, stopper, quickness, corners, offsides, acute angle, shooters, crossbar, dink, returner, sclaffed, shiftiness, netminder, athleticism, parry, footwork, jukes, downcourt, backs, maul, halfbacks, fastbreak, backcourt, deked, crossover dribble,