59 entries under maintain topic. ×

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justify(verb, support, clear, show)
14
explain(verb, support, clear, free)
10
vindicate(verb, support, clear, show)
8
defend(verb, support, show, favor)
6
extenuate(verb, hide, claim, defend)
6
warrant(verb, support, favor, back)
5
exculpate(verb, support, clear, free)
4
support(verb, order, force, press)
3
plead(verb, support, press, favor)
2
advocate(verb, support, force, press)
2
apologize for(verb, expression, support, favor)
2
assert(verb, support, favor, back)
2
establish(verb, support, order, arrange)
2
exonerate(verb, support, clear, free)
2
free(clear, defend, spare, relieve)
2
recommend(verb, support, force, press)
2
rehabilitate(defend, justify)
2
stand up for(expression, idiom, support, favor)
2
sustain(verb, support, favor, back)
2
whitewash(verb, hide, claim, defend)
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