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95 entries under defend topic. ×

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legitimize(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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make good(expression, support, substantiate, legitimize)
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palliate(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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pardon(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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prove a case(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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put in a good word(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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ride shotgun for(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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say in defense(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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second(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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speak up for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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square(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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stand by(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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stonewall(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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support(verb, press, maintain, favor, back)
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thump for(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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uphold(support, maintain, back, explain)
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validate(support, explain, substantiate, legitimize)
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verify(support, explain, substantiate, validate)
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controvert(verb, present, maintain, reason, claim)
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demonstrate(verb, present, maintain, reason, claim)
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