15
protection(noun, support, control, charge, cover)
14
patronage(noun, support, help, authority, protection)
12
auspices(noun, support, control, help, charge)
12
sponsorship(noun, support, help, authority, protection)
9
backing(noun, support, help, authority, protection)
8
breastplate(noun, defense)
7
shield(noun, cover, position, care, guard)
6
egis(noun, support, backing)
4
care(noun, control, charge, guard, shield)
4
defense(noun, cover, care, guard, shield)
4
guard(noun, control, cover, position, care)
4
security(noun, charge, cover, position, care)
4
shelter(noun, charge, cover, position, care)
4
auspice(noun, help, patronage)
4
screen(noun, care, guard, shield, protection)
4
buckler(noun, protection, shelter, defense)
4
buffer(noun, care, guard, shield, protection)
4
guardianship(noun, support, control, charge, care)
4
guidance(noun, patronage, sponsorship, auspices)
4
oversight(noun, control, care, authority, supervision)
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