5
reply(verb, return, acknowledge, resist, deny)
5
respond(verb, oppose, return, acknowledge, deny)
5
speak for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, take)
5
stand(verb, contend)
5
watch(verb, support, cover, keep, maintain)
4
admit
4
affirm(verb, support, state, hold, charge)
4
agree(verb, support, accept)
4
allow(verb, support, accept)
4
back up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, help)
4
battle(verb, support, promote, secure, fight)
4
bear(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
4
befriend(verb, support, help, show, keep)
4
contradict(verb, counter, argue, respond, retort)
4
counter(verb, resist, argue, reply, respond)
4
declare(verb, state, hold, take, press)
4
entrench(verb, secure, protect, guard, shield)
4
fend for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, keep)
4
fight down(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
4
mask(verb, close, cover, hide, protect)
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