13
shield(noun, cover, attack, spread, care)
12
guard(noun, support, cover, attack, spread)
12
protection(noun, support, hold, help, cover)
10
justification(noun, support, action, attack, cause)
10
armor(noun, cover, care, guard, shield)
10
cover(noun, verb, cause, reason, trick)
10
security(noun, support, hold, cover, attack)
10
shelter(noun, cover, care, guard, shield)
10
argument(noun, action, attack, cause, reason)
10
plea(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
10
vindication(noun, cover, attack, cause, return)
9
safeguard(noun, support, hold, cover, attack)
9
resistance(noun, action, cover, split, struggle)
8
excuse(noun, cause, reason, claim, approval)
8
refutation(noun, return, sign, report, resolution)
8
apology(noun, cover, attack, cause, reason)
8
wall(noun, support, cover, guard, hindrance)
8
ward(noun, cover, attack, spread, care)
7
answer(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
7
denial(noun, response, counter-evidence)
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