Synonyms|272Antonyms|74|Broader|27Narrower|86Related|195
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plea(noun, answer)
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guard(noun, armour)
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resistance
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shield
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apology(noun, answer)
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bulwark(noun, fortification)
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defense(noun, support, hold, block, return)
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justification(noun, return, reason, answer, explanation)
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protection
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defense mechanism
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safeguard
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argument
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defence mechanism(noun, body)
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demurrer
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denial(noun, answer)
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stand
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vindication
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bastion(noun, armour)
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defense lawyers
4
defense team
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