4
boomerangs(noun, verb, feelings, returns, answers)
4
rebounds(noun, verb, feelings, returns, answers)
4
recoils(noun, verb, feelings, returns, answers)
4
returns(noun, verb, feelings, defenses, defends)
3
answers(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
barricades(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
buffers(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
counterattacks(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
covers(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
guards(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
replies(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
retorts(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
ricochets(noun, verb, recoils)
3
safeguards(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
screens(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
shelters(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
shields(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
supports(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
2
backlashes(noun, verb, feelings, returns, answers)
2
bounces(noun, verb, recoils)
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