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leave defenseless

VERB
endanger
Synonyms
STRONGEST
expose imperil menace threaten
STRONG
chance hazard peril risk venture
WEAK
be careless chance it lay on the line lay open leave in the middle make liable play into one's hands put at risk put in danger put on the spot stick one's neck out subject to loss
Antonyms
STRONGEST
guard help protect save
WEAK
aid assist comfort take care

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“We will not leave defenseless the health care and social care workers who have a personal right to vaccination,” the union said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2021

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