223 entries under defend topic. ×

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justify(verb, support, state, hold, take)
23
clear(verb, adjective, law, support, release)
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acquit(verb, phrasal verb, law, support, clear)
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excuse(verb, cover, clear, show, release)
20
support(verb, take, maintain, promote, encourage)
20
assert(verb, support, state, hold, take)
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absolve(verb, law, support, clear, release)
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exonerate(verb, law, support, clear, release)
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uphold(verb, support, state, hold, take)
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exculpate(verb, law, support, cover, clear)
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free(verb, clear, release, maintain, discharge)
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maintain(verb, support, state, hold, charge)
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warrant(verb, support, state, charge, press)
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substantiate(verb, support, maintain, explain)
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claim(verb, support, state, hold, get)
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pardon(verb, spare, relieve, duty)
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rationalize(verb, support, clear, show, maintain)
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advocate(verb, support, hold, cause, maintain)
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forgive(verb, clear, spare, relieve)
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argue(verb, support, state, hold, charge)
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