20
said(verb, express, say, dialogue, spoke)
12
replied(verb, defended, answered)
8
answered(verb, defended, answered)
7
acknowledged(verb, answered)
7
retorted(verb, defended, answered, retaliated)
6
countered(noun, verb, defended, answered, retaliated)
6
reacted
6
returned(verb, defended, answered)
5
reciprocated(verb, retaliated)
4
echoed(verb, answered)
4
opposed(verb, defended)
4
retaliated(verb, retaliated)
3
rebutted(verb, defended, answered)
2
corresponded
2
countercharged(verb, answered, retaliated)
2
defended(verb, defended)
2
explained(verb, answered)
2
expounded(verb, answered)
2
redressed(verb, retaliated)
2
rejoined
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