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responses
2
ripostes
1
retaliates(verb, retaliates)
1
addresses(verb, explain)
1
affirms(verb, says something)
1
agrees
1
alleges(verb, says something)
1
appends(verb, express in words)
1
argues(verb, defends)
1
articulates(verb, express in words)
1
asseverates(verb, says something)
1
assumes(verb, says something)
1
avenges(verb, retaliates)
1
averts(verb, defends)
1
backfires(verb, defends)
1
barricades(verb, defends)
1
bars(verb, defends)
1
bridles
1
buffers(verb, defends)
1
comes out with(verb, says something)
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