31 entries under defends topic. ×

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sustains(verb, assists)
6
supports(verb, supports, assists)
4
defends
4
protects
3
answers(verb, says something)
3
replies(verb, says something)
3
responds(verb, says something)
3
saves
2
safeguards
1
argues
1
averts
1
backfires
1
barricades
1
bars
1
buffers
1
counterattacks
1
counters
1
covers
1
fends
1
guards
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