811 entries under verb topic. ×
| mine(secure, protect, guard, shield) | |
| nurse(support, help, keep, love) | |
| observe(cover, keep, secure, protect) | |
| patronize(support, promote, uphold) | |
| push(support, take, promote, praise) | |
| react(oppose, return, acknowledge, deny) | |
| repel(cover, separate, fight, prevent) | |
| return(get, settle, acknowledge, deny) | |
| revenge(retaliate, grievance, avenge, requite) | |
| say in defense(expression, idiom, support, show) | |
| struggle(fight, contend, compete, vie) | |
| take(support, state, hold, maintain) | |
| tolerate(explain, spare, relieve, pardon) | |
| absolve(support, maintain, favor, explain) | |
| advance(support, state, hold, take) | |
| advise(support, take, promote, encourage) | |
| alibi(support, favor, sustain, confirm) | |
| allege(state, hold, take, charge) | |
| approve(support, hold, help, accept) | |
| assist(support, hold, help, keep) |
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