| objected(verb, responded) | |
| overturned(verb, disproved) | |
| parried(verb, disproved) | |
| patented | |
| patronized | |
| pleaded(verb, apologized) | |
| policed | |
| protested(verb, contended) | |
| quarreled(verb, contended) | |
| regretted(verb, apologized) | |
| repented(verb, apologized) | |
| stood(verb, contended) | |
| strong(adjective, safe, guarded, sheltered, protected) | |
| subverted(verb, disproved) | |
| undamaged(adjective, secure, perfect, safe, snug) | |
| unharmed(adjective, secure, perfect, safe, snug) | |
| vied(verb, contended) | |
| warred | |
| withstood(verb, contended) | |
| wrangled(verb, contended) |
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