3
returns(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
3
secures(verb, defends, protects)
3
sustains(verb, defends)
3
wardens(noun, watches, custodians, protectors)
2
answers(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
2
backfires(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
2
barricades(noun, verb, defenses, defends)
2
conserves(verb, protects)
2
custodians(noun, custodians)
2
defenses(noun, defenses)
2
fortresses(noun, defenses)
2
guard
2
armors(noun, defenses)
2
barriers(noun, defenses)
2
caretakers(noun, custodians)
2
doorkeepers
2
escorts(noun, verb, watches, shields, protectors)
2
fends(verb, defends)
2
guardians(noun, custodians)
2
harbors(noun, defenses)
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