119 entries under defend topic. ×

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haven(verb, cover, protect, guard)
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keep at bay(verb, expression, idiom, stop, separate)
2
obviate(verb, stop, separate, prevent, resist)
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preclude(verb, stop, separate, prevent, resist)
2
prevent(verb, stop, separate, resist)
2
rebuff(verb, stop, separate, prevent, resist)
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rebut(verb, stop, separate, prevent, resist)
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ride shotgun(verb, expression, idiom, cover, maintain)
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rule out(verb, expression, stop, separate, prevent)
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shotgun(verb, support, cover, keep, secure)
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stonewall(verb, support, cover, keep, secure)
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stop(verb, separate, prevent, resist)
2
uphold(verb, maintain)
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answer
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argue
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assure(verb, support, cover, keep, maintain)
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attend(verb, cover, keep, secure)
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baby-sit(verb, cover, keep, secure, observe)
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backfire
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barricade
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