3
moat
3
objection(noun, response)
3
proof(noun, action, cause, reason, idea)
3
rationalization(noun, cause, reason, trick, claim)
3
retreat(noun, cover, peace, protection, screen)
3
screen(noun, cover, care, guard, shield)
3
self-defense(noun, care, guard, shield, resistance)
3
weaponry(noun, cover, guard, resistance, protection)
3
weapons(noun, cover, guard, resistance, protection)
2
Department of Defense
2
United States Department of Defense
2
apologetics(noun, argument, explanation, justification, plea)
2
bastion(noun, support, place, cover, guard)
2
buttress(noun, support, cover, guard, resistance)
2
dike(noun, cover, block, bar, guard)
2
embankment(noun, support, cover, guard, resistance)
2
exoneration(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
2
fort(noun, support, cover, guard, resistance)
2
fortification(noun, support, cover, guard, shield)
2
harbor(noun, cover, protection, screen, shelter)
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