Defend and Vindicate

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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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Vindicate is a synonym for defend in support topic. In some cases you can use "Vindicate" instead a verb "Defend", when it comes to topics like excuse, justify, show support for. popular alternative

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

Vindicate

Vindicate verb - Maintain, uphold, or defend.

Usage example: vindicate the rights of the citizens

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Defend is a synonym for vindicate in support topic. You can use "Defend" instead a verb "Vindicate", if it concerns topics such as excuse, justify. popular alternative

Nearby Words: vindication, vindicating, vindicator, vindicatory

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humanity	defend humanity	vindicate humanity
work	defend work	vindicate work
man	defend man	vindicate man
position	defend position	vindicate position
Other words: family, reputation, actions, mother, father.

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