Synonyms|284Antonyms|15|Broader|0Narrower|1Related|143

46 entries under defending topic. ×

2
sustaining
2
watchful(alert, caring, opposing, sheltered)
1
answering
1
arguing
1
backfiring
1
barricading
1
barring
1
checking(verb, alert, watchful, opposing)
1
conservative(caring, watchful, opposing, sheltered)
1
counterattacking
1
rebutting
1
replying
1
resisting
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responding
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retorting
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returning
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upholding
0
balking(watchful, opposing, protective, protecting)
0
foiling(watchful, opposing, protective, protecting)
0
forestalling(watchful, opposing, protective, protecting)
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