run with the hare and hunt with the hounds
take up for
talking point
nail one's colours to the mast
dispute
see the point
both-sides
casuistry
make a case for
preach
advocate
argumentatively
counter-argumentative
fend and prove
polemicize
take someone's part
whipsaw
combative
defend
support
agonistical
plead
take the meaning
fend for
agonistic
litigious
arguable
if-by-whiskey
take a stand
reason
side
position
countersupport
controvert
defence
aporeme
stick to one's guns
stand in
come to bat
vindicate
stand behind
have words
thesis
take sides with
justificatory
justify
outargue
take someone's side
argumental
defensive