Defender and Partner

Defender

Defender noun - Someone that protects.

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Partner and defender are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Partner" instead a noun "Defender".

Nearby Words: defend, defence, defended, defensive, defending

Partner noun - The person to whom another is married.

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Defender and partner are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defender" instead a noun "Partner".

ideal	ideal defender	ideal partner
best	best defender	best partner
better	better defender	better partner
original	original defender	original partner
Other adjectives: true, powerful, real, black, main, young, former, official, primary, last, occasional, previous.

After receiving some training in the art only his people knew, he becomes the last of his kind (aside from the occasional side-story partner or antagonist) and the defender of his current home.

Source: Just For Fun / Surprisingly Similar Characters
His style of magic requires a "defender" who handles physical threats while he casts his spells; the contract between mage and partner is sealed with a kiss and empowers the partner to near-superhuman levels.

Source: Manga / Mahou Sensei Negima!
Uke (defender or receiver): The "passive" partner, or bottom.

Source: Boys Love Notes

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