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19 entries under defending topic. ×

20
defensive(adjective, caring, sheltered, obstructive)
12
preventive(adjective, allow, watchful, opposing, obstructive)
5
guarding(adjective, caring, watchful, opposing, sheltered)
2
coping with(expression, adjective, watchful, opposing)
1
averting(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
0
arresting(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
0
balking(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
0
checking(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
0
in opposition(expression, watchful, opposing, obstructive)
0
interrupting(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
0
opposing(adjective, watchful, protecting)
0
resistive(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
0
thwarting(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
0
uptight(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
0
warding off(expression, adjective, watchful, opposing)
0
withstanding(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
-1
foiling(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
-1
forestalling(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
-1
frustrating(adjective, watchful, opposing, protecting)
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