189 entries under defend topic. ×
| worship(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize) | |
| absolve(maintain, justify) | |
| acquit(maintain, justify) | |
| assert(verb, maintain, claim, uphold) | |
| avoid(verb, stop) | |
| bear out(expression, maintain, uphold, prove) | |
| cared for(verb, expression, love, honor, encourage) | |
| caring for(verb, expression, love, honor, encourage) | |
| clear(verb, maintain, claim, uphold) | |
| deter(verb, stop, separate, prevent, resist) | |
| divert(verb, stop, separate, prevent, resist) | |
| dodge(verb, cover) | |
| exculpate(maintain, justify) | |
| excuse(maintain, justify) | |
| exonerate(verb, maintain, claim, uphold) | |
| forestall(verb, stop, separate, prevent, resist) | |
| frustrate(verb, stop, separate, prevent, resist) | |
| give cover(verb, expression, cover, protect) | |
| give refuge(verb, expression, cover, keep) | |
| give sanctuary(verb, expression, keep, shield) |
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