93 entries under defend topic. ×

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support(verb, maintain, explain, substantiate)
5
whitewash(verb, clear, spare, relieve)
4
overlook(verb, spare, relieve, forget)
3
explain(verb, support, clear, release, free)
3
give absolution(expression, idiom, spare, relieve)
3
pass over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, spare)
3
tolerate(verb, spare, relieve, pardon)
2
alibi(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
disculpate(verb, clear, release, maintain, free)
2
dispense from(expression, spare, relieve, pardon)
2
exempt from(expression, spare, relieve, pardon)
2
mitigate(verb, stay, spare, relieve)
2
palliate(verb, clear, release, favor, stay)
2
refute(verb, maintain, justify, vindicate)
2
spare(clear, release, fire, relieve)
2
sustain(verb, support, favor, explain)
2
uphold(verb, support, maintain, explain)
2
warrant(verb, support, maintain, explain)
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absolve justify(expression, spare, relieve, pardon)
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advocate(support, maintain, favor, substantiate)
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