127 entries under defend topic. ×

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advance(verb, support, hold, help, develop)
6
justify(verb, support, hold, help, praise)
6
maintain(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
6
promote(verb, support, hold, help, develop)
5
legalize(verb, support, favor, allow, sustain)
4
clear(verb, support, favor, allow, sustain)
4
boost(verb, support, hold, take, help)
4
cheer(verb, support, hold, help, honor)
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hold(verb, help, favor, establish, back)
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substantiate(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
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abet(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
3
agree with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, help)
3
aid(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
3
assist(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
3
back up(verb, expression, support, help, develop)
3
bear(verb, support, help, keep, release)
3
champion(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
3
claim(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
3
contend(verb, support, favor, explain)
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help(verb, support, hold, accept, keep)
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