embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
protection; defence; support; safeguarding; championship; vindication
to embrace; to hug; to have; to possess; to command; to lead
backing (for a position); giving support to; helping (someone) to a position
advocate; defender; champion; backer
protection of human rights
retaining wall; breast wall; revetment
championship; defense (e.g. of a position in debate); apologetics