No. 1,162 in Dutch
verdediger
Defender.
In a sentence
De verdediger blokkeerde de schot.
The defender blocked the shot.
Here, 'verdediger' refers to a soccer player in a defensive position.
Hij werkte als verdediger tijdens het debat.
He acted as a defender during the debate.
Here, 'verdediger' refers to someone defending a position or argument in a discussion.
Zij is een vurige verdediger van milieubescherming.
She is a fervent advocate for environmental protection.
Here, 'verdediger' is used in a figurative sense to indicate someone advocating for a cause or belief.
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