43
shield(noun, verb, support, hold, close)
43
guard(noun, verb, support, hold, close)
41
cover(noun, verb, support, hold, set)
36
screen(noun, verb, support, hold, set)
33
protect(verb, support, hold, close, place)
29
sanctuary(noun, state, place, cover, attack)
25
safeguard(noun, verb, support, hold, close)
25
protection(noun, charge, cover, attack, position)
25
refuge(noun, state, place, charge, cover)
24
defend(verb, support, close, fix, cover)
22
house(noun, verb, support, stop, hold)
22
haven(noun, verb, give, cover, attack)
22
retreat(noun, verb, quiet, cover, attack)
20
asylum(noun, state, place, cover, attack)
20
harbor(noun, verb, support, stop, hold)
19
preserve(noun, verb, support, hold, cover)
15
security(noun, charge, cover, position, care)
14
lodge(noun, verb, support, stop, take)
14
safety(noun, charge, cover, care, guard)
12
secure(verb, support, hold, close, cover)
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