107 entries under defend topic. ×

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put in a good word(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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rebut(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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recommend(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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ride shotgun for(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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say in defense(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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second(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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shrug off(expression, spare, relieve, pardon)
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speak up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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square(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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stand by(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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stick up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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stonewall(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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substantiate(verb, support, maintain, explain)
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support(verb, maintain, favor, back, approve)
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take rap for(expression, idiom, spare, relieve)
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thump for(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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tolerate(spare, relieve, pardon, acquit)
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validate(verb, support, explain, substantiate)
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verify(support, explain, substantiate, validate)
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confute(maintain, justify)
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