81 entries under defend topic. ×

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advocate(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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appease(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
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approve(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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argue for(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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assert(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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be answerable for(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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bear out(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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bear with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, explain)
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brief(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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claim(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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contend(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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cop a plea(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor)
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countenance(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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cover(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
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crawl(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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do justice to(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor)
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establish(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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extenuate(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
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legalize(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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legitimize(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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