2
guardian
2
guardianship(noun, defense)
2
maintaining(verb, protecting)
2
patronizing(verb, careful, attentive, watchful)
2
preserving(verb, protecting)
2
safe
2
saving(noun, verb, defending)
2
secure(verb, adjective, defensive)
2
shading
2
supporting(verb, defending)
2
veiling
2
vigilant
2
warding(verb, defending)
2
watchful
1
advocating
1
aegis
1
answering(verb, defending)
1
arguing(verb, defending)
1
armored(adjective, defensive)
1
armoring
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