5
retort(noun, verb, defend, defense)
5
revenge(noun, act, attack, balance, trade)
4
antagonize(verb, attack, oppose, fight, struggle)
4
assault(verb, attack, fight, prevent, struggle)
4
challenge(noun, verb, charge, oppose, fire)
4
dispute(noun, verb, attack, oppose, fight)
4
protest(noun, verb, attack, oppose, fight)
4
reply(noun, verb, defend, trade, exchange)
4
support(noun, verb, unite, defend, assemble)
4
vengeance(noun, act, attack, balance, trade)
3
answer(noun, verb, defend, defense)
3
attack(noun, verb, fight, prevent, struggle)
3
barricade(noun, verb, defend, defense)
3
buffer(noun, verb, defend, defense)
3
charge(fire, unite, assemble, collect, reorganize)
3
check(verb, attack, oppose, fight, prevent)
3
confront(verb, attack, oppose, fight, struggle)
3
countermeasure(noun, defense)
3
counterplay
3
cover(noun, verb, defend, defense)
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