130 entries under defend topic. ×

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hassle(verb, phrasal verb, work, consider, oppose)
7
take on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, state, take)
7
vindicate(verb, support, state, hold, press)
6
altercate(verb, meet, attack, consider, oppose)
6
duel(verb, stop, meet, attack, maintain)
6
scuffle(verb, meet, attack, fight, grasp)
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tilt(verb, meet, attack, play, fight)
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justify(verb, state, move, hold, press)
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buck(verb, stop, meet, attack, maintain)
4
plead(verb, support, present, maintain, favor)
4
refute(verb, consider, maintain, oppose, dispute)
4
row(verb, oppose, fight, dispute, object)
4
support(verb, maintain, promote, favor, back)
4
testify(verb, support, state, present, maintain)
3
verify(verb, support, state, maintain, favor)
3
advocate(verb, support, state, hold, maintain)
3
approve(verb, support, favor, explain)
3
attest(verb, state, hold, press, present)
3
champion(verb, support, hold, claim)
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corroborate(verb, support, maintain, back, declare)
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