90 entries under noun topic. ×

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clearing(release, discharge, acquittal, exoneration)
3
indulgence(allowance, forgiveness, mercy, absolution)
3
plea(return, reason, approval, argument)
3
respite(break, pause, relief, pardon)
2
allowance(reprieve, forgiveness, mercy, absolution)
2
condonation(pardon, allowance, reprieve, forgiveness)
2
explanation(return, reason, approval, argument)
2
liberation(release, discharge, acquittal, exoneration)
2
mitigation(stay, reason, approval, argument)
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overlooking(pardon, reconciliation, absolution)
2
rationalization(return, reason, approval, argument)
2
redemption(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
2
rehabilitation
2
shrift
1
account(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
advocacy(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
answer(return, reason, approval, argument)
1
apologetics(return, argument, explanation, justification)
1
apologia(return, reason, approval, argument)
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apologizing(return, argument, explanation, justification)
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