2
rebut(verb, stop, separate, reject, prevent)
2
refuse(verb, separate, reject, prevent, avoid)
2
reject(verb, separate, dismiss, prevent, avoid)
2
repel danger(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
repulse(verb, separate, reject, prevent, avoid)
2
retard(verb, stop, restrain, halt, block)
2
run for cover(expression, idiom, escape, dodge, evade)
2
safeguard(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
screen(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
secure(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, defend)
2
shackle
2
shake(verb, check, escape, sway, discourage)
2
shake and bake(expression, idiom, escape, dodge, evade)
2
shake off(expression, escape, dodge, evade, shun)
2
sheer(verb, turn, slip, prevent, rush)
2
shelter(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
shield(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
shift(verb, change)
2
shrink from(expression, escape, dodge, evade, shun)
2
shuffle off(expression, escape, dodge, evade, shun)
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