218 entries under defend topic. ×

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aver(verb, state, hold, charge, press)
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champion(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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countenance(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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demonstrate(verb, move, show, present, maintain)
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do justice to(verb, expression, idiom, maintain)
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establish(verb, support, move, hold, help)
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rebut(verb, explain, respond, substantiate)
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recommend(verb, support, take, maintain, promote)
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stand up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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whitewash(verb, cover, maintain, discharge, ease)
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advance(verb, support, state, hold, take)
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affirm(verb, support, state, hold, charge)
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aid(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
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argue for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, take)
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attest(verb, support, state, hold, show)
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avow(verb, state, hold, charge, press)
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back up(verb, expression, support, help, maintain)
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bolster(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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boost(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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brief(verb, explain, expand, elaborate)
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