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