Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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apologize | No | No | Yes | No |
defend | No | No | Yes | No |
apologize (verb) | defend (verb) |
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acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing | argue or speak in defense of |
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning | state or assert |
be on the defensive; act against an attack | |
protect against a challenge or attack | |
protect or fight for as a champion | |
fight against or resist strongly | |
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial |