2
parental(adjective, nature, quality)
2
retreating
2
safe
2
shading
2
vigilant
2
warding(verb, defending)
2
watchful
1
answering(verb, defending)
1
arguing(verb, defending)
1
armored(adjective, defensive)
1
assisting(careful, attentive, protecting)
1
averting(verb, defending)
1
backfiring(verb, defending)
1
barricading(verb, defending)
1
barring(verb, defending)
1
bunkering
1
canopying
1
cautious(adjective, defensive)
1
concealing
1
concerned(careful, attentive, protecting)
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