121 entries under defend topic. ×

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indicate(verb, get, mean, show, mark)
3
absolve(verb, support, clear, release, free)
3
acquit(verb, support, clear, release, free)
3
alibi(verb, support, spare, relieve)
3
argue(verb, support, develop, maintain, settle)
3
denote(verb, state, mean, present, maintain)
3
exempt(spare, relieve, pardon, forgive)
3
exonerate(verb, support, clear, release, maintain)
3
substantiate(verb, support, show, determine, favor)
3
support(verb, show, maintain, favor, back)
3
sustain(verb, support, show, maintain, determine)
3
verify(verb, support, show, determine, favor)
3
witness(verb, support, show, present, maintain)
2
advocate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
2
aid(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
2
apologize for(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
2
approve(verb, support, favor, back, sign)
2
assert(verb, support, state, mark, present)
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attest(verb, support, show, present, maintain)
2
back(verb, support, show, maintain, determine)
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