| clear(verb, drop, release, maintain, free) |
| exempt(verb, action, drop, clear, remove) |
| explain(verb, clear, free, approve, confirm) |
| absolution(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| evasion(noun, reason, escape, sham, explanation) |
| extenuate(verb, activity, cover, clear, maintain) |
| liberate(verb, action, drop, clear, release) |
| reason(noun, verb, action, cause, resolve) |
| relieve(verb, action, cover, clear, remove) |
| remit(verb, stop, clear, reduce, release) |
| apologize(verb, vindicate, vindication) |
| apology(noun, cause, return, reason, claim) |
| exculpation(noun, return, reason, approval, argument) |
| mitigate(verb, activity, stop, cover, reduce) |
| forgiveness(noun, pardon, allowance, forgiveness, mercy) |
| subterfuge(noun, cause, reason, slip, trick) |
| dismiss(verb, clear, free, discharge, dismiss) |
| makeshift(noun, reason, explanation, dodge, justification) |
| palliate(verb, activity, cover, clear, favor) |
| remission(noun, pardon, allowance, reprieve, forgiveness) |