200 entries under maintain topic. ×

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excuse(verb, cover, clear, show, release)
29
defend(verb, support, state, hold, take)
26
vindicate(verb, support, state, hold, take)
23
warrant(noun, verb, support, state, charge)
21
explain(verb, support, clear, show, present)
16
support(verb, take, help, show, increase)
15
rationalize(verb, support, clear, show)
13
uphold(verb, support, state, hold, take)
12
assert(verb, support, state, hold, take)
12
confirm(verb, support, show, increase)
11
claim(verb, state, hold, charge, press)
10
exonerate(verb, support, clear, release)
10
corroborate(verb, support, show, increase)
10
exculpate(verb, support, cover, clear, release)
10
free(verb, clear, discharge, defend)
10
substantiate(verb, support, hold, help, show)
9
absolve(verb, clear, free, discharge)
9
acquit(verb, clear, free, discharge)
8
advocate(verb, support, hold, cause)
8
argue(verb, support, state, move, hold)
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