| crossing(verb, opposing, defying) |
| resisting(verb, opposing, hindering, defending, defying) |
| opposing(verb, adjective, opposing, hindering, defending) |
| barring(verb, hindering, defending) |
| counteracting(verb, opposing, defying, retaliating) |
| answering(verb, defending, answering) |
| responding(verb, defending, answering, retaliating) |
| retorting(verb, defending, answering, retaliating) |
| returning(verb, defending, answering) |
| buffering(verb, adjective, defending, defensive) |
| checking(verb, opposing, hindering) |
| counterattacking(verb, opposing, defending) |
| defying(verb, opposing, defying) |
| guarding(verb, adjective, defending, defensive) |
| rebutting(verb, defending, answering) |
| replying(verb, defending, answering) |
| sheltering(verb, adjective, defending, defensive) |
| shielding(verb, adjective, defending, defensive) |
| thwarting(verb, hindering) |
| antagonizing(verb, opposing) |