propugn

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• Propugn — Pro*pugn , v. t. [L. propugnare; pro for + pugnare to fight.] To contend for; to defend; to vindicate. [Obs.] Hammond. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Defense — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Defense >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 defense defense protection guard ward Sgm: N 1 shielding shielding &c. >V. Sgm: N 1 propugnation| propugnation| preservation &c. 670 Sgm: N 1 …   English dictionary for students

• Vindication — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Vindication >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 vindication vindication justification warrant Sgm: N 1 exoneration exoneration exculpation Sgm: N 1 acquittal acquittal &c. 970 Sgm: N 1 whitewashing whitewashing …   English dictionary for students