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130 entries under defend topic. ×

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guard(verb, hold, maintain, secure, claim)
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indicate(verb, present, maintain, claim)
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knuckle with(expression, fight)
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lay a finger on(expression, idiom, fight)
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lay out(expression, fight)
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legalize(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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legitimize(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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manifest(verb, state, present, maintain, tell)
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palliate(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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pardon(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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patronize(verb, support, promote, uphold)
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plead for(verb, expression, support, hold, maintain)
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present(verb, give, show, maintain, tender)
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put in a good word for(verb, expression, idiom, support, promote)
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put on gloves(expression, idiom, fight)
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put up dukes(expression, idiom, fight)
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rationalize(support, maintain, favor, substantiate)
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ride shotgun for(verb, expression, idiom, support, promote)
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rumpus
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shield(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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