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149 entries under defend topic. ×

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feed(verb, support, help, fix, keep)
9
maintain(verb, support, hold, help, give)
9
uphold(verb, support, hold, help, advance)
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favor(verb, support, help, advance, keep)
8
preserve(verb, support, hold, help, cover)
8
protect(verb, support, hold, fix, keep)
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shelter(verb, support, hold, fix, cover)
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champion(verb, support, hold, help, cover)
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coddle(verb, love, honor, encourage, spoil)
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fondle(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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look after(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
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conserve(verb, support, hold, cover, keep)
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cosset(love, honor, encourage, spoil, prize)
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hold(verb, support, help, maintain, oppose)
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treasure(love, consider, honor, encourage, mind)
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comfort(support, hold, help, keep, develop)
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embrace(verb, hold, love, honor, encourage)
4
relieve(verb, support, help, keep, develop)
4
watch over(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
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cling to(expression, hold, love, honor, maintain)
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