Defend and Discuss

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Defend verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

Usage example: she will pigheadedly defend any claim regardless of all evidence to the contrary

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Discuss and defend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discuss" instead a verb "Defend".

Discuss verb - To talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion.

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Defend and discuss are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Discuss".

Nearby Words: discussion, discussed, discussing, discussable, discussible

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