Defend and Prop up

Defend

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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

Prop up

Prop up verb - To hold up or serve as a foundation for.

Defend and prop up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Prop up".
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