95 entries under defend topic. ×

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aid(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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alibi(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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apologize for(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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approve(support, back, explain, substantiate)
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attest(verb, present, maintain, reason, claim)
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come to defense of(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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exculpate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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exonerate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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rationalize(verb, support, press, maintain, favor)
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rebut(verb, support, favor, return, acknowledge)
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recommend(verb, support, press, maintain, favor)
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show(verb, support, present, maintain, favor)
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stand up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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stick up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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sustain(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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warrant(verb, support, present, maintain, favor)
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acquit(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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back(verb, support, maintain, favor, approve)
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back up(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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be answerable for(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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