119 entries under defend topic. ×

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claim(verb, support, state, hold, favor)
3
explain(verb, support, show, determine, favor)
3
vindicate(verb, support, explain, substantiate)
2
bolster(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
2
buttress(verb, support, help, keep, maintain)
2
clear(verb, support, end, fix, complete)
2
comfort(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
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square(verb, support, end, fix, clear)
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stand up for(expression, idiom, support, hold, help)
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abet(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
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absolve(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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acquit(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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advance(verb, hold, help, establish, back)
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advocate(support, explain, substantiate, validate)
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advocate belief(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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agree with(verb, expression, hold, help, maintain)
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aid(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
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alibi(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
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argue for(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
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assist(verb, support, hold, help, keep)
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