116 entries under defend topic. ×

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be answerable for(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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bear out(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
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boost morale(verb, expression, hold, help, establish)
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brief(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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buoy up(verb, expression, support, maintain, promote)
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buttress(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage)
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carry(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
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clear(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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crawl(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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elevate(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage)
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establish(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
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exculpate(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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excuse(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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exonerate(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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explain(support, substantiate, validate, legitimize)
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get behind(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
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give a boost to(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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give green light(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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give the go-ahead(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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give the nod(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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