137 entries under defend topic. ×

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argue(verb, hold, mean, concern, catch)
3
avert(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
3
backfire(noun, verb, defense)
3
counterattack(noun, verb, defense)
3
cushion(noun, verb, support, keep, secure)
3
sustain(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
3
whitewash(verb, act, pass, ease, moderate)
2
assure(verb, support, keep, maintain, secure)
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care for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
2
champion(verb, support, keep, secure)
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conduct(verb, keep, secure, observe)
2
discharge(verb, restore, quit, realize)
2
hedge(support, hold, keep, maintain, oppose)
2
keep safe(verb, expression, support, hold, keep)
2
look after(verb, expression, support, hold, keep)
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rebut
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relieve(verb, ease, moderate, explain)
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roof(noun, verb, beat, top, case)
2
stonewall(verb, support, act, keep, secure)
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ward off(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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