91 entries under protect topic. ×

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strengthen(verb, form, support, make, close)
14
gird(verb, form, support, make, close)
12
entrench(verb, support, hold, strong, maintain)
12
secure(verb, support, hold, strong, develop)
9
sustain(verb, support, hold, increase, develop)
8
barricade(verb, secure, block, prepare for attack)
8
prepare(verb, support, make, get, charge)
7
bulwark(noun, verb, support, hold, strong)
6
defend(verb, secure, block, restrict)
5
garrison(verb, support, hold, strong, maintain)
5
nourish(verb, hold, keep, maintain, encourage)
5
uphold(verb, support, hold, help, fix)
3
battle(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
3
mine(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
3
save(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
avert(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
beat off(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
care for(expression, hold, keep, maintain, encourage)
2
cherish(verb, hold, keep, maintain, encourage)
2
conserve(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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