31 entries under defends topic. ×

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answers(noun, verb, explain, says something, express in words)
23
responds(noun, verb, explain, says something, returns)
15
retorts(noun, verb, explain, defenses)
15
returns(noun, verb, explain, defenses)
5
counters(noun, verb, returns, answers)
5
rebuts(noun, verb, answers, responds)
4
counterattacks(noun, verb, defenses)
3
backfires(noun, verb, defenses)
3
barricades(noun, verb, defenses)
3
buffers(noun, verb, defenses)
3
covers(noun, verb, defenses)
3
guards(noun, verb, defenses)
3
safeguards(noun, verb, defenses)
3
screens(noun, verb, defenses)
3
shelters(noun, verb, defenses)
3
shields(noun, verb, defenses)
3
supports(noun, verb, defenses)
3
upholds(verb, says something)
2
defends(verb, responds)
1
argues
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