2
pretence(noun, pretext)
2
self-justification
2
apologize for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, favor)
2
acquit(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
apologise
2
apologize
2
clear(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
condone(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
cop out(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
2
cover up
2
defend(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
defense(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
2
device(cause, con, excuse, ruse)
2
feint(cause, con, excuse, ruse)
2
fish story(noun, expression, reason, trick, escape)
2
front(cause, con, excuse)
2
guise(cause, con, excuse)
2
justify(verb, defend, explain, excuse, substantiate)
2
mask(cause, con, excuse)
2
pardon(noun, verb, support, favor, sustain)
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