125 entries under defend topic. ×

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observe(verb, cover, keep, secure)
3
resist(verb, hold, cover, meet, attack)
3
chaperon(verb, cover, keep, secure, lead)
3
convoy(verb, get, force, cover, show)
3
cover up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cover, keep)
3
house(verb, hold, cover, maintain, secure)
3
oppose(verb, hold, cover, maintain, secure)
3
ride shotgun for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, cover)
3
sentinel(verb, keep, guard, shield)
2
argue(verb, maintain, uphold, prove)
2
avert(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
2
barricade
2
contend(hold, meet, attack, maintain, oppose)
2
counterattack
2
haven(verb, cover, hide, guard)
2
hedge(verb, hold, cover, keep, maintain)
2
repel(verb, cover, meet, attack, dispute)
2
shepherd(verb, get, force, cover, show)
2
stand guard(verb, expression, keep, guard)
2
warrant(verb, support, cover, maintain, secure)
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