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69 entries under defense topic. ×

45
answer(noun, verb, expression, feeling, return)
37
reply(noun, verb, expression, feeling, sound)
25
retort(noun, feeling, return, sign, report)
17
rebuttal(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
17
return(noun, feeling, sign, report, attitude)
6
defense(noun, attack, return, sign, report)
6
explanation(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
4
argument(noun, return, reason, approval, explanation)
3
backfire(noun, feeling, return, attitude, answer)
3
excuse(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
2
plea(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
2
counterattack(noun, attack, reaction, revenge)
2
justification(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
2
resistance(noun, reaction, repercussion)
2
support(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
2
vindication(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
1
absolution(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
account(noun, reason, approval, argument, answer)
1
acquittal(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
advocacy(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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