| justify(verb, support, state, hold, take) |
| clear(verb, adjective, law, support, release) |
| acquit(verb, phrasal verb, law, support, clear) |
| defend(verb, support, state, hold, take) |
| excuse(verb, cover, clear, show, release) |
| support(verb, take, maintain, promote, encourage) |
| assert(verb, support, state, hold, take) |
| absolve(verb, law, support, clear, release) |
| exonerate(verb, law, support, clear, release) |
| uphold(verb, support, state, hold, take) |
| exculpate(verb, law, support, cover, clear) |
| free(verb, clear, release, maintain, discharge) |
| maintain(verb, support, state, hold, charge) |
| warrant(verb, support, state, charge, press) |
| substantiate(verb, support, maintain, defend, explain) |
| avenge(verb, exact, restore, respond, retaliate) |
| claim(verb, support, state, hold, get) |
| pardon(verb, defend, spare, relieve, duty) |
| rationalize(verb, support, clear, show, maintain) |
| advocate(verb, support, hold, cause, maintain) |