85 entries under defense topic. ×

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guard(noun, verb, cover, attack, keep)
13
charge(noun, state, control, person, give)
12
shield(noun, verb, cover, attack, keep)
11
safeguard(noun, verb, cover, attack, keep)
10
defend(verb, cover, attack, keep, hide)
10
protection(noun, control, charge, cover, attack)
10
custody(noun, state, charge, free, concern)
9
fend(verb, phrasal verb, attack, keep, defend)
8
care(noun, charge, concern, spread, burden)
7
defense(noun, cover, attack, spread, care)
7
preservation(noun, attack, care, guard, shield)
7
shelter(noun, verb, cover, position, care)
6
cover(noun, verb, position, care, hide)
6
guardianship(noun, control, charge, spread, care)
6
screen(noun, verb, cover, care, hide)
6
security(noun, cover, attack, position, spread)
4
keeping(noun, control, charge, spread, care)
4
safekeeping(noun, control, charge, concern, spread)
3
aegis(noun, control, charge, cover, position)
3
armor(noun, cover, position, care, guard)
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