1
estranging
1
intimidating(verb, dissuading)
1
parrying
1
policing(verb, defending)
1
rebutting(verb, defending)
1
recoiling(verb, avoiding)
1
redirecting
1
replying(verb, defending)
1
resisting(verb, defending)
1
responding(verb, defending)
1
retorting(verb, defending)
1
returning(verb, defending)
1
screening(verb, defending)
1
securing(verb, defending)
1
sheltering(verb, defending)
1
shielding(verb, defending)
1
shrinking(verb, avoiding)
1
skipping(verb, avoiding)
1
stopping(verb, anticipation)
1
supporting(verb, defending)
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