82 entries under verb topic. ×

26
excuse(noun, cause, favor, reason)
10
pretext(noun, cause, reason, trick)
6
cover(noun, cause, reason, trick)
6
explain(defend, spare, relieve, substantiate)
3
claim(noun, support, favor, sustain)
2
apologize for(expression, phrasal verb, support, favor)
2
acquit(support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
apologise
2
apologize
2
clear(support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
condone(support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
cop out(expression, phrasal verb)
2
defend(support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
justify(defend, explain, excuse, substantiate)
2
pardon(noun, support, favor, sustain)
2
plead ignorance(expression, defend, explain, spare)
2
rationalize(support, favor, sustain, confirm)
1
absolve(support, favor, sustain, confirm)
1
appease(defend, explain, spare, relieve)
1
argue for(expression, phrasal verb, support, favor)
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