2
averts(verb, defends)
2
defends(verb, defends, responds)
2
defenses(noun, defenses, responses)
2
echoes(noun, answers, responses)
2
echos(verb, answers, responds)
2
excuses(noun, answers, responses)
2
explanations(noun, answers, responses)
2
expounds(verb, answers, responds)
2
quips(noun, verb, explain)
2
reciprocates(noun, verb, retaliates)
2
refutes(verb, responds)
2
revenges(noun, verb, retaliates)
1
addresses(verb, explain)
1
ampullae
1
antiphons
1
argues(verb, defends)
1
arguments(noun, defenses)
1
armors(noun, defenses)
1
aversions(noun, defenses)
1
banters
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