| guarding(verb, defending) | |
| in support of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, for) | |
| instrumental | |
| load-bearing | |
| opposing(verb, adjective, defending) | |
| protecting(verb, defending) | |
| proving(verb, approval, proof, verification, endorsement) | |
| ratifying(verb, positive, affirming, assenting) | |
| reinforcement(noun, help, praise, cheer, inspiration) | |
| resisting(verb, defending) | |
| shoring | |
| strengthening(verb, strengthening) | |
| succoring(verb, assisting) | |
| accessory(adjective, support, lower, spare, inferior) | |
| acknowledging(verb, positive, affirming, assenting) | |
| affiliated | |
| affirmative(adjective, agreeable, positive, agreeing, assenting) | |
| agreeing(verb, positive, assenting) | |
| ancillary(adjective, support, spare, inferior, extra) | |
| arguing(verb, defending) |
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