9
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7
backing(noun, verb, adjective, support, encouragement)
5
sustaining(verb, adjective, soothing, cheering, encouraging)
5
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3
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3
maintenance(noun, spread, protection, defense, continuation)
3
support(noun, verb, spread, protection, encouragement)
2
aid(support, encouragement)
2
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2
assistance(support, encouragement)
2
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2
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2
bolstering(verb, supporting)
2
defense(noun, support, spread, protection, encouragement)
2
perpetuation(noun, spread, protection, defense, security)
2
propping(verb, adjective, supporting)
2
respectful(adjective, courteous, deferential, mannerly, reverent)
2
reverent(adjective, humble, deferential, respectful, succoring)
2
succoring(verb, adjective, soothing, cheering, respectful)
2
underpinning(verb, adjective, supporting)
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