129 entries under defend topic. ×

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apologize for(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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argue(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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assert(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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bear one out(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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bear out(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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boost morale(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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brace(noun, verb, support, develop, maintain)
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buoy up(verb, expression, support, maintain, promote)
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buttress(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage)
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carry(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
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cheer(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
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come to defense of(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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comfort(verb, support, hold, help, develop)
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corroborate(verb, maintain, uphold, prove)
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cover for(verb, expression, support, maintain, favor)
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elevate(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage)
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exculpate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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exonerate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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explain(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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foster(verb, support, hold, help, develop)
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