193 entries under defend topic. ×
| rebut(verb, support, favor, explain) | |
| safeguard(verb, support, hold, fix, keep) | |
| say in defense(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain) | |
| shelter(verb, support, hold, fix, keep) | |
| shield(verb, support, hold, fix, keep) | |
| speak up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain) | |
| uplift(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage) | |
| claim(verb, support, favor, explain) | |
| contend(verb, support, hold, take, meet) | |
| cosset(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize) | |
| counter | |
| cover(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure) | |
| exculpate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back) | |
| harbor(verb, support, hold, take, love) | |
| rear(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage) | |
| reply | |
| respond | |
| secure(verb, hold, calm, fix, keep) | |
| upbear(verb, support, hold, maintain, promote) | |
| vindicate(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage) |
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