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comeback(noun, return, sign, report, answer)
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conservation(noun, spread, care, guard, shield)
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contention(noun, action, reason, split, struggle)
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convoy(noun, protection, safety, precaution)
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counteraccusation(answer, response, refutation, disproof)
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counterblow(attack, contrast, revenge)
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countercharge(answer, response, refutation, disproof)
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counterclaim(noun, return, sign, report, answer)
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counterstatement(answer, response, refutation, disproof)
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covering(noun, shield, casing)
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covert(noun, cover, protection, screen, shelter)
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defense mechanism
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dispute(noun, reason, speech, argument, diatribe)
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earthwork(noun, support, ditch, fortification, barricade)
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echo(noun, return, sign, report, resolution)
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foil(noun, contrast)
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garrison(noun, cover, guard, resistance, protection)
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guardianship(care, guard, shield, protection, security)
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litigation(noun, reason, argument)
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loyalty(noun, help, encouragement, assistance)
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