30 entries under protecting topic. ×

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defending(noun, verb, adjective, careful, caring)
12
protecting(noun, verb, adjective, control, care)
11
shielding(verb, adjective, careful, attentive, defending)
10
sheltering(verb, adjective, careful, attentive, defending)
9
overprotective(careful, attentive)
8
guarding(noun, verb, adjective, control, care)
7
covering(verb, defending)
6
securing(verb, careful, attentive, defending)
5
conserving(noun, verb, adjective, control, care)
5
preserving(noun, verb, adjective, control, care)
4
caring(verb, careful, attentive)
2
averting(verb, alert, watchful, opposing, defending)
2
maintaining
2
opposing(verb, watchful, defending, protective)
2
preventive(alert, watchful, opposing, defending, protective)
2
rescuing(verb, careful, attentive)
1
assisting(careful, attentive)
1
concerned(careful, attentive)
1
guarded(careful, attentive)
0
arresting(watchful, opposing, defending, protective)
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