30
pardon(noun, verb, stop, drop, clear)
26
excuse(verb, stop, take, clear, reduce)
21
condone(verb, stop, take, clear, reduce)
20
overlook(verb, release, disregard, ignore, defend)
18
absolve(verb, stop, clear, remove, reduce)
17
exonerate(verb, stop, clear, remove, reduce)
16
clear(verb, remove, dismiss, spare, relieve)
15
acquit(verb, defend, spare, relieve, grant)
14
exculpate(verb, defend, spare, relieve, grant)
13
remit(verb, stop, clear, reduce, release)
12
release(verb, moderate, spare, relieve, grant)
10
let off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, action, clear)
9
forget(noun, verb, disregard, ignore, overlook)
8
vindicate(verb, clear, defend, spare, relieve)
7
discharge(verb, clear, release, free, leave)
7
dismiss(verb, clear, remove, free, prevent)
7
disregard(verb, take, ignore, overlook, forget)
7
ignore(verb, take, disregard, overlook, forget)
7
free(verb, clear, release, leave, defend)
7
purge(verb, remove, eliminate, defend, explain)
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