Defend and Espouse

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Defend

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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Espouse is a synonym for defend in action topic. In some cases you can use "Espouse" instead a verb "Defend", when it comes to topics like support, protect, show support for.

Nearby Words: defense, defence, defender, defensive, defending

Espouse

Espouse verb - To give in marriage.

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Defend is a synonym for espouse in support topic. You can use "Defend" instead a verb "Espouse", if it concerns topics such as action, advocate, vote for.

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point	defend point	espouse point
ideals	defend ideals	espouse ideals

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