| give absolution(expression, idiom, defend, spare, relieve) |
| make allowance(expression, clear, forget, excuse, pardon) |
| pass over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, defend, spare) |
| redeem(verb, clear, release, free, discharge) |
| tolerate(verb, defend, spare, relieve, pardon) |
| wink at(verb, expression, spare, relieve, forget) |
| accept(verb, forgive, absolve, exonerate) |
| accept apology(expression, clear, forget, excuse, pardon) |
| acquittal |
| alibi(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm) |
| allow for(expression, clear, forget, excuse, pardon) |
| amnesty(clear, free, stay, forget, excuse) |
| bail out(verb, expression, drop, clear, release) |
| bear no malice(expression, idiom, clear, forget, excuse) |
| bear with(expression, spare, relieve, forget, excuse) |
| bury the hatchet(expression, idiom, clear, forget, excuse) |
| commute(verb, drop, clear, release, free) |
| compensate(verb, restore, satisfy, save, offset) |
| contain |
| convict |