31 entries under defends topic. ×

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replies(noun, verb, explain, says something, express in words)
21
responds(noun, verb, explain, says something, express in words)
17
retorts(noun, verb, explain, returns, defenses)
16
returns(noun, verb, feelings, explain, defenses)
4
counters(noun, verb, snaps, replies)
4
rebuts(noun, verb, responds)
3
backfires(noun, verb, defenses)
3
barricades(noun, verb, defenses)
3
buffers(noun, verb, defenses)
3
counterattacks(noun, verb, defenses)
3
covers(noun, verb, defenses)
3
defends(verb, responds, apologizes)
3
guards(noun, verb, defenses)
3
safeguards(noun, verb, defenses)
3
screens(noun, verb, defenses)
3
shelters(noun, verb, defenses)
3
shields(noun, verb, defenses)
3
supports(noun, verb, defenses)
3
upholds(verb, says something)
1
argues
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