11
answering(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
10
reacting(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
10
replying(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
10
responding(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
10
returning(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
9
acknowledging(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
9
acting(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
9
shielding(verb, careful, attentive, protecting)
8
guarding(verb, adjective, alert, caring, watchful)
8
protecting(noun, verb, adjective, alert, caring)
8
safeguarding(noun, verb, adjective, careful, caring)
7
affecting(adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
7
behaving(adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
7
defensive(adjective, alert, caring, hostile, counter)
7
responsive(adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
6
sheltering(verb, careful, attentive, protecting)
5
opposing(verb, adjective, hostile, different, contrary)
5
patrol(noun, guard, caulking, vigilance, garrison)
5
securing(verb, careful, attentive, protecting)
4
covering(verb, protecting)
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