4
guarding(noun, control, charge, care, guard)
4
harbor(noun, cover, attack, space, screen)
4
help(noun, support, hold, break, drop)
4
impunity(noun, resistance, safety)
4
protecting(noun, support, control, charge, fight)
4
protector(noun, cover, attack, shed, sanctuary)
4
providence(noun, care, safeguard, insurance)
4
safeguarding(noun, control, spread, care, defense)
4
self-defense(noun, care, guard, shield, defense)
4
shade(noun, cover, dark, shadow, shed)
4
stability(noun, care, guard, shield, defense)
4
strength(noun, care, guard, shield, defense)
4
upkeep(noun, control, care, maintenance, preservation)
3
backing(noun, support, help, cover, authority)
3
barricade(noun, support, cover, position, guard)
3
bribe(noun, activity, informal, payoff)
3
camouflage(noun, care, guard, shield, screen)
3
concealment(noun, screen, shelter)
3
conservancy(noun, control, spread, care, defense)
3
convoy(noun, guard, escort, precaution)
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