4
defense reaction(noun, expression, idiom)
4
fastness(noun, cover, guard, resistance, protection)
4
parapet(noun, support, cover, guard, resistance)
4
pleading(noun, action, reason, case, claim)
4
refuge(noun, cover, care, guard, shield)
4
riposte(noun, return, sign, report, answer)
4
safekeeping(care, guard, shield, bond, freedom)
3
defensive structure(noun, expression, idiom)
3
Defense Department(noun, expression, idiom)
3
backfire
3
boom
3
bulkhead
3
case(noun, action, cause, reason, idea)
3
countermeasure
3
dam
3
defence force(noun, expression, idiom)
3
defence reaction(noun, expression, idiom)
3
defensive
3
defensive measure(noun, expression, idiom)
3
entreaty(noun, plea)
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