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252 entries under defend topic. ×

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cover for(verb, expression, maintain, favor, back)
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cover up(verb, expression, cover, keep, secure)
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crawl(explain, substantiate, validate, legitimize)
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do justice to(expression, idiom, maintain, substantiate)
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dote on(verb, expression, love, honor, encourage)
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enshrine(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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exculpate(verb, maintain, favor, back, approve)
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exonerate(verb, maintain, favor, back, approve)
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fondle(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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free(verb, maintain, encourage, delight, cheer)
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give refuge(verb, expression, cover, keep, secure)
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give sanctuary(verb, expression, cover, keep, secure)
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go to the wall for(verb, expression, idiom, aid)
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hedge(verb, cover, keep, secure)
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hoist(verb, hold, take, maintain, promote)
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hold dear(verb, expression, love, honor, encourage)
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hold in high esteem(expression, idiom, love, honor, encourage)
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hold to(verb, expression, maintain, promote, encourage)
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hug(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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idolize(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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