143 entries under defend topic. ×

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maintain(verb, support, state, charge, press)
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substantiate(verb, support, show, maintain, determine)
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testify(verb, support, state, show, present)
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claim(verb, support, state, charge, press)
8
sustain(verb, support, show, maintain, determine)
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avow(verb, support, state, charge, press)
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contend(verb, support, state, press, present)
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prove(verb, support, state, show, maintain)
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reason(noun, verb, support, action, information)
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legalize(verb, support, explain, substantiate)
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rationalize(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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argue(verb, support, state, charge, show)
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clear(verb, support, maintain, favor, allow)
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exculpate(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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legitimize(verb, support, allow, sanction)
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second(verb, support, maintain, favor, back)
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allege(verb, state, charge, press, maintain)
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back up(verb, expression, support, maintain, praise)
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dictate(noun, verb, state, regulation, act)
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establish(verb, support, show, present, maintain)
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