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101 entries under defend topic. ×

4
clear(verb, support, maintain, favor, sustain)
4
maintain(verb, support, hold, help, favor)
3
claim(support, maintain, favor, uphold)
3
explain(verb, support, show, determine, favor)
3
hold(verb, help, establish, back, approve)
2
contend(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
2
excuse(noun, verb, support, maintain, favor)
2
get behind(verb, expression, support, hold, help)
2
legalize(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
legitimize(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
second(verb, hold, help, maintain, establish)
2
stand up for(expression, idiom, support, hold, help)
1
abet(verb, hold, help, maintain, establish)
1
absolve(verb, support, maintain, favor, sustain)
1
acquit(verb, support, maintain, favor, sustain)
1
advance(verb, hold, help, establish, back)
1
advocate(support, maintain, uphold, explain)
1
advocate belief(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
1
agree with(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
1
aid(verb, hold, help, maintain, establish)
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