Defend and Preserve

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Defend

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Usage example: a solemn oath to defend the mother country at any cost

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Preserve is a synonym for defend in protect topic. In some cases you can use "Preserve" instead a verb "Defend", when it comes to topics like attack, guard. popular alternative

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

Preserve

Preserve verb - To keep in good condition.

Usage example: vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy

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Defend is a synonym for preserve in guard topic. You can use "Defend" instead a verb "Preserve", if it concerns topics such as attack, protection, care for, protect. popular alternative

Nearby Words: preserved, preservation, preserver, preserving, preservative

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humanity	defend humanity	preserve humanity
life	defend life	preserve life
people	defend people	preserve people
reputation	defend reputation	preserve reputation
Other words: honor, name, base, way, world, planet.

Both words in one sentence

And then in "Peace Out", Angel uses it to defend his decision to to prevent world peace in order to preserve free will, at the cost of millions of lives.

Source: I Did What I Had To Do / Live-Action TV

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