62 entries under defend topic. ×

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exonerate(verb, law, support, stop, drop)
29
acquit(noun, verb, phrasal verb, law, support)
23
exculpate(verb, law, support, drop, clear)
23
excuse(verb, stop, drop, clear, remove)
22
free(verb, drop, clear, release, maintain)
21
clear(verb, adjective, law, support, drop)
19
pardon(verb, support, stop, clear, remove)
16
vindicate(verb, law, support, clear, release)
8
condone(verb, support, stop, clear, reduce)
4
explain(verb, support, clear, release, free)
4
whitewash(verb, clear, maintain, free, discharge)
3
confirm(verb, support, favor, sustain)
3
support(verb, maintain, explain, substantiate)
3
warrant(verb, support, maintain, explain)
2
palliate(verb, clear, release, favor, stay)
2
refute(verb, maintain, justify, vindicate)
2
sustain(verb, support, favor, explain)
2
uphold(verb, support, maintain, explain)
1
advocate(support, maintain, favor, substantiate)
1
alibi(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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