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misfired
1
opposed(verb, defended)
1
rebuffed(verb, recoiled)
1
rebutted(verb, defended)
1
replied(verb, defended)
1
resisted(verb, defended)
1
responded(verb, defended)
1
retorted(verb, defended)
1
safeguarded(verb, defended)
1
saved(verb, defended)
1
screened(verb, defended)
1
secured(verb, defended)
1
sheltered(verb, defended)
1
shielded(verb, defended)
1
supported(verb, defended)
1
sustained(verb, defended)
1
upheld(verb, defended)
1
warded(verb, defended)
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aborted
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balked(verb, withdrew, blanched, retreated, trembled)
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