Defender
Example: Ela sempre defende os amigos quando eles precisam.
Definition
"Defender" means to protect or support someone or something from harm, criticism, or attack. It involves standing up for or safeguarding, as in the example where she always defends her friends when they need help.
Etymology
The word "defender" comes from the Latin verb 'defendere,' meaning to ward off or protect. It entered Portuguese through Old French and has long been associated with the idea of protecting or standing up for someone or something. Did you know that its root also relates to 'fence,' emphasizing protection?
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