212 entries under defend topic. ×

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support(noun, verb, support, hold, calm)
33
sustain(verb, support, hold, calm, take)
28
back(verb, adverb, support, hold, take)
26
endorse(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
21
defend(verb, support, state, hold, take)
21
maintain(verb, support, state, hold, calm)
20
bolster(verb, support, hold, take, help)
19
promote(verb, support, hold, take, help)
18
help(verb, support, hold, advance, accept)
17
approve(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
16
champion(verb, support, hold, take, help)
16
preserve(verb, support, hold, calm, fix)
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vindicate(verb, support, state, hold, take)
15
advocate(verb, support, help, accept, develop)
15
aid(verb, support, hold, help, advance)
15
assist(verb, support, hold, help, advance)
15
confirm(verb, support, help, show, accept)
15
prop(verb, support, hold, calm, help)
13
abet(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
13
ratify(verb, support, help, show, accept)
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