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47 entries under defend topic. ×

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exculpate(verb, support, favor, substantiate)
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excuse(verb, favor, sustain, confirm)
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exonerate(verb, support, favor, substantiate)
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explain(verb, support, substantiate, validate)
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favor(verb, support, explain, substantiate)
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justify(verb, explain, excuse, substantiate)
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legalize(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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legitimize(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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maintain(verb, support, favor, substantiate)
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make allowances(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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make good(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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palliate(verb, favor, sustain, confirm)
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pardon(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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plead(verb, support, favor, substantiate)
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rationalize(verb, support, favor, substantiate)
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rebut(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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speak in favor(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor)
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square(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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stand up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, favor)
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substantiate(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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