69 entries under defense topic. ×

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answer(noun, reason, approval, argument, answer)
23
reply(noun, reason, approval, argument, answer)
13
response(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
12
retort(noun, return, sign, report, answer)
10
defense(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
6
explanation(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
5
argument(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
4
justification(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
4
plea(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
3
return(noun, sign, report, answer, resolution)
2
excuse(noun, reason, approval, argument, answer)
2
resistance
2
support(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
absolution(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
account(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
acquittal(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
advocacy(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
apologia(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
apology(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
approval(noun, reason, argument, explanation, excuse)
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