47
shield(noun, verb, support, hold, close)
38
safeguard(noun, verb, support, hold, close)
37
protect(verb, support, hold, close, get)
36
shelter(noun, verb, support, hold, close)
32
defend(verb, support, stop, close, fix)
24
preserve(verb, hold, cover, attack, keep)
24
screen(noun, verb, hold, cover, keep)
22
watch(noun, verb, activity, hold, keep)
21
sentry(noun, person, watch, awareness, safety)
19
protection(noun, support, cover, attack, position)
18
sentinel(noun, verb, person, keep, defend)
17
guardian(noun, person, cover, watch, protection)
17
keep(noun, verb, support, control, fix)
17
ward(noun, verb, person, cover, attack)
16
secure(verb, hold, close, cover, attack)
16
watchman(noun, person, guard, keeper, lookout)
15
cover(noun, verb, hold, keep, maintain)
15
trust(noun, care, responsibility, protection, custody)
14
escort(noun, verb, get, force, show)
14
protector(noun, person, cover, attack, watch)
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