20
trust(noun, control, charge, concern, care)
16
guard(noun, verb, cover, attack, keep)
13
charge(noun, state, control, person, give)
12
shield(noun, verb, cover, attack, keep)
11
precinct(noun, territory, state, area, part)
11
safeguard(noun, verb, cover, attack, keep)
10
dependent(noun, person, give, charge, minor)
10
avert(verb, stop, remove, reduce, restrain)
10
defend(verb, cover, attack, keep, hide)
10
protection(noun, control, charge, cover, attack)
10
custody(noun, state, charge, free, concern)
9
division(noun, territory, state, place, area)
9
fend(verb, phrasal verb, attack, keep, defend)
8
district(noun, territory, state, place, area)
8
care(noun, charge, concern, spread, burden)
8
protect(verb, cover, attack, keep, hide)
8
department(noun, area, division, branch, section)
7
territory(noun, state, place, area, part)
7
defense(noun, cover, attack, spread, care)
7
keep(verb, restraint, refuge)
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