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