252 entries under defend topic. ×

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avert(verb, maintain, back, declare, confirm)
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valuing(love, encourage, embrace)
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admire(verb, accept, love, honor, praise)
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adore(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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advocate belief(verb, expression, help, aid)
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alibi(explain, substantiate, validate, legitimize)
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apologize for(verb, expression, maintain, favor, back)
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apprize(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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battle(noun, verb, cover, check, promote)
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be answerable for(explain, substantiate, validate, legitimize)
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boost morale(verb, expression, help, aid)
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brief(explain, substantiate, validate, legitimize)
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clasp(verb, hold, love, honor, encourage)
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clear(verb, maintain, favor, sustain, claim)
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cling to(verb, expression, love, honor, encourage)
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coddle(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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come to defense of(verb, expression, idiom, maintain, favor)
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cop a plea(expression, idiom, explain, substantiate)
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cosset(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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cover all bases(verb, expression, idiom, cover, keep)
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