438 entries under noun topic. ×

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parapet(support, cover, guard, resistance)
4
pleading(action, reason, case, claim)
4
refuge(cover, care, guard, shield)
4
riposte(return, sign, report, answer)
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defensive structure(expression, idiom)
3
Defense Department(expression, idiom)
3
backfire
3
case(action, cause, reason, idea)
3
countermeasure
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defence force(expression, idiom)
3
defence reaction(expression, idiom)
3
defensive measure(expression, idiom)
3
entreaty
3
moat
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objection
3
proof(action, cause, reason, idea)
3
rationalization(cause, reason, trick, claim)
3
retreat(cover, peace, protection, screen)
3
screen(cover, care, guard, shield)
3
self-defense(care, guard, shield, resistance)
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