87 entries under excuse topic. ×

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evasion(noun, reason, trick, escape, explanation)
4
alibi(noun, action, cause, reason, trick)
2
escape(noun, dodge, avoidance, evasion)
2
out(noun, action, claim, statement)
2
pretext(noun, cover, cause, reason, slip)
1
allegation(noun, action, cover, reason, case)
1
argument(noun, action, claim, statement)
1
avoidance(noun, escape, dodge, evasion)
1
circumvention(noun, escape, dodge, avoidance)
1
cleanup(noun, cause, reason, trick, escape)
1
cover(noun, cause, reason, explanation, con)
1
cover story(noun, expression, cause, reason, trick)
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coverup(noun, reason, trick, escape, explanation)
1
defense(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
1
dodge(noun, escape, avoidance, evasion)
1
dodging(noun, escape, dodge, avoidance)
1
evasiveness(noun, escape, dodge, avoidance)
1
explanation(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
1
fish story(noun, expression, reason, trick, explanation)
1
fish tale(noun, expression, action, claim)
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