223 entries under defend topic. ×

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give absolution(expression, spare, relieve, pardon)
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go to bat for(verb, expression, idiom, support, take)
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help(verb, support, maintain, promote, encourage)
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indulge(verb, spare, relieve, pardon)
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legalize(verb, support, favor, explain)
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legitimize(verb, support, favor, explain)
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let go(verb, expression, clear, release, free)
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pick up(verb, expression, support, state, hold)
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plead(verb, support, present, maintain, favor)
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promote(verb, support, take, maintain, encourage)
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push(verb, support, take, promote, encourage)
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recommend(verb, support, take, maintain, promote)
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relieve(verb, change, cover, clear, release)
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require(verb, state, hold, take, get)
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ride shotgun for(verb, expression, idiom, support, take)
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say(verb, state, hold, charge, press)
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shrive(spare, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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stand by(verb, expression, support, hold, maintain)
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stick it to(verb, expression, idiom, state, get)
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stick up for(verb, expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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