3
defense(noun, defense)
3
disappoint(verb, have, miscarry, boomerang)
3
discharge(noun, verb, collapse, excited, blast)
3
guard(noun, verb, defend, defense)
3
reaction(noun, return, answer, response, reply)
3
report(noun, blast, burst, bang, eruption)
3
resile(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
3
respond(verb, defend, counter, retort)
3
safeguard(noun, verb, defend, defense)
3
screen(noun, verb, defend, defense)
3
shelter(noun, verb, defend, defense)
3
shield(noun, verb, defend, defense)
3
spring(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
3
support(noun, verb, defend, defense)
3
vibe(noun, reaction)
2
blowout(noun, blast, burst, bang, eruption)
2
blowup(blast, bang, eruption, explosion, detonation)
2
bound
2
carom(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
2
combustion(noun, blast, burst, bang, eruption)
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