Defend and Stress

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

Stress verb - To experience concern or anxiety.

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Defend and stress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defend" instead a verb "Stress".

Nearby Words: stressed, stressful, stressing

Angrish: Budd is very prone to stammer under stress, and that is why he cannot defend himself in front of Captain Vere and resort to violence.

Source: Literature / Billy Budd

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