164 entries under defend topic. ×
| give refuge(verb, expression, support, cover, keep) | |
| give sanctuary(verb, expression, support, cover, keep) | |
| give shelter(verb, expression, protect, guard) | |
| go to bat for(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support) | |
| hold dear(expression, love, honor, encourage, prize) | |
| hold in high esteem(expression, idiom, love, honor, encourage) | |
| hug(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize) | |
| idolize(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize) | |
| keep an eye on(verb, expression, idiom, cover, keep) | |
| keep in view(verb, expression, idiom, cover, keep) | |
| keep under surveillance(verb, expression, idiom, cover, keep) | |
| like(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize) | |
| lookout(noun, verb, cover, keep, secure) | |
| nurture(verb, support, fix, keep, love) | |
| observe(verb, cover, keep, secure) | |
| oversee(verb, cover, keep, maintain, secure) | |
| patrol(verb, cover, keep, secure, observe) | |
| pet(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize) | |
| prize(noun, verb, love, honor, encourage) | |
| rebut |
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