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144 entries under defend topic. ×

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espouse(verb, support, maintain, promote, favor)
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establish(verb, hold, help, back, aid)
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exculpate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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exonerate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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explain(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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fend(verb, support, cover, keep, secure)
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forward(verb, hold, help, establish, back)
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foster(verb, support, hold, help, cover)
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get behind(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
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give a boost to(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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give cover(verb, expression, cover, protect)
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give green light(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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give refuge(verb, expression, support, cover, keep)
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give sanctuary(verb, expression, support, cover, keep)
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give shelter(verb, expression, cover, protect)
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give the go-ahead(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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give the nod(verb, expression, idiom, support, praise)
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go along with(verb, expression, idiom, support, hold)
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go to the wall for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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guarantee(verb, support, maintain, praise, favor)
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