Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 68 defended 50 defends 46 criticized 46 asserted 44 defend 44 insisted 44 praised 44 reiterated 43 criticizing 43 denounced 42 reaffirmed 41 denied 41 asserting 41 praising 40 applauded 40 criticize 40 condemned 40 criticizes 40 argued 40 criticisms 39 acknowledged 39 denying 39 rejected 39 questioned 38 lauded 38 disagreed 38 objected 38 apologized 38 protested 38 defending 38 dismissed 38 invoked 38 opposes 38 endorsed 37 challenged 37 paid tribute 37 affirmed 37 commended 37 criticism 37 contended 37 downplayed 37 insisting 36 undermined 36 congratulated 36 conceded 36 upheld 35 regretted 35 likened 35 denies 35 lashed 35 disagrees 34 rebuffed 34 emphasized 34 rejecting 34 opposed 34 dismissing 34 countered 33 claims 33 insists 33 deny 33 assert 33 assertions 33 discredit 32 thanked 32 outlined 32 apologize 32 acknowledging 32 staked 32 contends 32 rejects 32 asserts 32 clarified 32 justified 32 denounce 32 clashed 31 maintained 31 repeated 31 oppose 31 resisted 31 condemning 31 assertion 31 advocated 31 briefed 31 vigorously 31 acknowledges 31 welcomed 31 disputed 31 apologizing 31 dismiss 31 reassured 31 reconsider 30 blasted 30 stressed 30 touted 30 championed 30 accusations 30 merit 30 consulted 30 reiterate 30 assurances 30 vowed