145 entries under resist topic. ×

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dismiss(verb, separate, reject, cool, disregard)
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drive away(verb, expression, cut, check, separate)
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drive off(verb, expression, cut, separate, cool)
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entrench(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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espouse(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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fight(hold, cut, separate, cool, maintain)
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fight for(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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fortify(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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frustrate(verb, stop, separate, halt, block)
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garrison(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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guard against(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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hedge(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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hold(verb, keep, maintain, oppose, secure)
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hold back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, control)
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insure(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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keep safe(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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mine(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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oppose(hold, control, cut, check, separate)
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panoply(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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provide sanctuary(expression, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
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