218 entries under defend topic. ×

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alibi(verb, explain, excuse, substantiate)
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ask(verb, state, hold, take, maintain)
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assist(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
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be answerable for(verb, explain, excuse, substantiate)
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bear one out(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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befriend(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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believe(verb, state, hold, take, maintain)
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blast(verb, state, charge, maintain, declare)
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boost morale(verb, expression, hold, help, establish)
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brace(verb, support, increase, maintain, promote)
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buoy up(verb, expression, support, maintain, promote)
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buttress(verb, support, increase, maintain, promote)
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carry(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
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challenge(verb, state, hold, take, maintain)
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charge(verb, state, maintain, declare, dispute)
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cheer(verb, hold, help, establish, back)
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collect(verb, state, hold, take, maintain)
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come at(expression, state, charge, maintain, declare)
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come to defense of(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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comfort(verb, hold, help, establish, back)
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