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37
strong(strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
21
conservative(strain, firmness, watchful, labour)
19
resist(verb, strain, firmness, labour)
19
rigid(strain, firmness, labour, hardiness)
17
withstanding(strain, firmness, watchful, labour)
12
protective(caring, sheltered, obstructive, defending)
11
preventive(alert, careful, attentive, watchful)
8
defending(alert, caring, hostile, counter)
7
justificative
7
watchful(alert, careful, caring, attentive)
6
guarding(alert, caring, watchful, sheltered)
6
justificatory
6
protecting(alert, caring, watchful, sheltered)
5
shielding(caring, sheltered, defending, protective)
3
apologetic
3
cautious(adverb, alert, careful, attentive)
3
safeguarding(watchful, protective)
3
sheltering
3
wary(alert, careful, attentive, protective)
3
careful(alert, caring, attentive, sheltered)
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