215 entries under defend topic. ×

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ratify(verb, support, state, help, accept)
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report(verb, state, hold, charge, do)
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shield(verb, support, hold, keep, run)
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stick up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, hold)
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validate(verb, support, state, help, accept)
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aid(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
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bear out(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
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countenance(verb, support, hold, take, help)
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guarantee(noun, verb, support, state, favor)
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present(verb, support, state, give, charge)
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promote(verb, support, hold, help, advance)
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rationalize(verb, support, order, favor, back)
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show(verb, support, state, present, favor)
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speak up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor)
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substantiate(verb, support, hold, help, favor)
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answer for(verb, expression, support, secure, favor)
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apologize for(verb, expression, support, favor, back)
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assist(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
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bankroll(verb, support, help, keep, encourage)
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blast(verb, state, charge, oppose, declare)
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