| pardon(noun, verb, stop, clear, reduce) |
| justify(verb, activity, cover, clear, show) |
| release(noun, verb, stop, action, clear) |
| forgive(verb, stop, take, clear, reduce) |
| absolve(verb, stop, drop, clear, remove) |
| condone(verb, stop, take, cover, clear) |
| vindicate(verb, cover, clear, show, release) |
| justification(noun, action, cause, return, reason) |
| exonerate(verb, stop, drop, clear, reduce) |
| acquit(verb, drop, clear, release, maintain) |
| exculpate(verb, drop, cover, clear, release) |
| pretext(noun, verb, appearance, show, cause) |
| plea(noun, show, cause, return, reason) |
| let off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, action, drop) |
| alibi(noun, verb, cause, favor, reason) |
| discharge(noun, verb, drop, clear, release) |
| free(verb, action, drop, take, clear) |
| rationalize(verb, show, right, resolve, tell) |
| explanation(noun, action, cause, return, reason) |
| overlook(verb, clear, release, disregard, ignore) |