69 entries under defense topic. ×

55
answer(noun, verb, expression, state, act)
38
response(noun, expression, feeling, sound, note)
31
retort(noun, verb, feeling, pass, return)
22
return(noun, verb, act, feeling, pass)
13
rebuttal(noun, reason, approval, argument, answer)
9
defense(noun, reason, approval, argument, answer)
6
support(noun, verb, reason, defend, approval)
5
argument(noun, return, reason, approval, explanation)
4
counterattack(noun, verb, defend, trade, exchange)
4
cover(noun, verb, reason, defend, explanation)
4
plea(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
3
backfire(noun, verb, act, feeling, return)
3
barricade(noun, verb, defend)
3
buffer(noun, verb, defend)
3
excuse(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
3
explanation(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
3
guard(noun, verb, defend)
3
justification(noun, return, reason, argument, explanation)
3
safeguard(noun, verb, defend)
3
screen(noun, verb, defend)
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