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93 entries under defend topic. ×

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indulge(spare, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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legalize(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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legitimize(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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maintain(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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make allowances(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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make allowances for(expression, idiom, spare, relieve)
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make good(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor)
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plead(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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plead ignorance(expression, spare, relieve, pardon)
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pretext(spare, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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rationalize(verb, clear, spare, relieve)
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rebut(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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rehabilitate(verb, maintain, restore, claim)
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show cause(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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shrug off(expression, spare, relieve, pardon)
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speak in favor(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor)
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square(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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stand up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor)
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substantiate(verb, support, maintain, favor, sustain)
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take rap for(expression, idiom, spare, relieve)
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