7
uphold(verb, hold, keep, maintain, encourage)
6
Ward
6
concierge(person, keeper, employee, clerk)
6
conduct(noun, verb, support, get, force)
6
precaution(noun, care, shield, bond, protection)
6
rampart(noun, support, cover, position, bar)
6
refuge(noun, cover, care, shield, protection)
6
take care of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, cover)
5
barricade(noun, verb, cover, position, block)
5
book
5
care for(verb, expression, hold, keep, love)
5
champion(noun, verb, keep, defend, shield)
5
conductor(noun, traveler)
5
control(noun, verb, support, keep, maintain)
5
ensure(verb, maintain, secure, see, note)
5
garrison(noun, verb, hold, cover, maintain)
5
harbour
5
make safe(verb, expression, idiom, secure, establish)
5
resistance(noun, cover, position, care, shield)
5
vindicate(verb, maintain, defend, prove, justify)
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