5
defend(verb, fix, restore, resist, grievance)
5
oppose(verb, stop, attack, maintain, restrain)
5
retaliate(verb, resist, defend, counter, argue)
4
resist(verb, attack, oppose, fight, struggle)
3
fight(verb, attack, struggle, repel, battle)
3
curb(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
3
fight down
3
hold back(verb, expression, stop, restrain, resist)
3
repel(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
3
reply(verb, resist, defend, counter, argue)
3
restrain(verb, stop, prevent, resist, defend)
2
abide(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
2
abstain from(verb, expression, stop, attack, maintain)
2
antagonize(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
2
check(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
1
assault(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
1
avenge(restore, respond, grievance, vindicate, repay)
1
battle(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
1
bear(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
1
beat off(verb, defend)
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