9
safeguards(noun, verb, defenses, defends, watches)
7
shields(noun, verb, defenses, defends, watches)
7
shelters(noun, verb, covers, defenses, defends)
5
covers(noun, verb, defenses, defends, protects)
4
protections(noun, defenses, securities, safeguards)
4
screens(noun, verb, covers, defenses, defends)
4
sentinels(noun, watches, custodians, protectors, lookouts)
4
supports(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
4
keepers(noun, custodians, lookouts, caretakers, wardens)
4
preserves(noun, verb, watches, protects, shields)
3
defends(verb, defends, protects)
3
protects(verb, defends, protects)
3
buffers(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
warders(noun, custodians)
3
wards(noun, verb, defends)
3
counterattacks(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
jailers(noun, custodians)
3
polices(verb, defends)
3
replies(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
retorts(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
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