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108 entries under defend topic. ×

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say in defense(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
1
second(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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shrive(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
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shrug off(verb, expression, explain, spare)
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spare(relieve, pardon, forgive, acquit)
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speak up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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square(support, favor, explain, substantiate)
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stand by(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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stick up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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stonewall(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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substantiate(verb, support, maintain, explain)
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take rap for(verb, expression, idiom, explain)
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thump for(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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tolerate(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
1
uphold(verb, support, maintain, back)
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validate(verb, support, explain, substantiate)
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verify(support, explain, substantiate, validate)
1
wink at(expression, explain, spare, relieve)
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confute(maintain, justify)
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corroborate(maintain, justify)
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