16
forgive(verb, condemn, blame, grant)
10
absolve(verb, charge, punish)
9
exonerate(verb, hold, clear, keep, blame)
8
vindicate(verb, charge, deny, prove, implicate)
8
clear
8
defend(verb, support, reject, free, oppose)
7
praise(noun, verb, support, free, disregard)
7
exculpate(verb, hold, charge)
7
excuse(charge, blame)
5
justify(verb, attack, reject, neglect)
5
pardon
5
reprieve
4
argue
4
condone
4
release
3
acquit(hold, charge)
3
dispense(verb, charge)
3
liberate
3
palliate(verb, upset, cover, increase, open)
3
relieve(verb, upset, increase, hurt, excite)
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