(v): present reasons and arguments
(v): be on the defensive; act against an attack
(v): stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
(v): protect against a challenge or attack
(v): shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
(v): fight against or resist strongly
(v): be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
(v): protect or fight for as a champion
(v): be behind; approve of
(v): be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
(v): state or assert
(v): say yes to
