2
guarding(verb, alert, watchful, opposing, defending)
2
inhibiting(verb, dissuading)
2
obviating
2
opposing(verb, watchful, defending, protective, protecting)
2
precluding
2
protecting(verb, alert, watchful, opposing, defending)
2
restraining(verb, dissuading)
2
safeguarding(verb, alert, watchful, opposing, defending)
2
saving(verb, defending)
2
shirking(verb, avoiding)
2
sidestepping(verb, avoiding)
2
warding(verb, defending)
1
admonishing(verb, dissuading)
1
alienating
1
annulling
1
answering(verb, defending)
1
arguing(verb, defending)
1
avert
1
avoidance(noun, anticipation)
1
backfiring(verb, defending)
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