166 entries under defend topic. ×

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hit(verb, state, hold, take, charge)
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indicate(verb, state, give, charge, mean)
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lay claim to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, state)
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manifest(verb, state, give, mean, show)
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plead for(verb, expression, support, hold, maintain)
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present(verb, state, get, change, give)
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rationalize(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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reason(verb, present, maintain, claim)
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rebut(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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recommend(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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refute(maintain, uphold, prove, justify)
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say in defense(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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solicit(verb, state, hold, take, maintain)
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speak up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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stick up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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suggest(verb, state, give, mean, show)
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witness(verb, support, state, show, present)
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absolve(support, maintain, favor, substantiate)
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acquit(support, maintain, favor, substantiate)
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aid(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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