107 entries under defend topic. ×

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shrive(clear, clean, spare, relieve)
4
spare(clear, relieve, duty, pardon)
3
disculpate(verb, clear, release, maintain, free)
3
let go(verb, expression, drop, clear, release)
3
overlook(verb, spare, relieve, forget)
3
palliate(verb, cover, clear, release, favor)
3
sustain(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
2
advocate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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apologize for(verb, expression, support, cover, maintain)
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assert(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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confirm(verb, support, favor, explain)
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dispense from(expression, spare, relieve, pardon)
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exempt from(expression, spare, relieve, pardon)
2
extenuate(verb, cover, clear, release, maintain)
2
free from blame(expression, idiom, maintain, justify)
2
give absolution(expression, spare, relieve, pardon)
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maintain(verb, support, favor, back, approve)
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mitigate(verb, cover, ease, moderate)
2
pass over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, spare)
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plead(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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