164 entries under defend topic. ×
| assert(maintain, uphold, prove, justify) | |
| bear out(expression, maintain, uphold, prove) | |
| cared for(verb, expression, love, honor, encourage) | |
| caring for(verb, expression, love, honor, encourage) | |
| claim(maintain, uphold, prove, justify) | |
| clear(maintain, justify) | |
| dodge(verb, cover) | |
| exculpate(maintain, justify) | |
| excuse(maintain, justify) | |
| exonerate(maintain, justify) | |
| free(maintain, prove, refute, justify) | |
| held dear(expression, honor, encourage) | |
| justify(maintain, prove, refute) | |
| parry(verb, cover) | |
| pavillion(verb, cover, protect, shelter) | |
| plead for(expression, maintain, uphold, prove) | |
| prove(maintain, uphold, refute, justify) | |
| rationalize(maintain, justify) | |
| refute(maintain, uphold, prove, justify) | |
| repel(verb, cover) |
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