79 entries under absolve topic. ×

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liberate(verb, action, drop, clear, release)
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relieve(verb, action, cover, clear, remove)
13
remit(verb, stop, clear, reduce, release)
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mitigate(verb, activity, stop, cover, reduce)
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dismiss(verb, clear, free, discharge, dismiss)
10
palliate(verb, activity, cover, clear, favor)
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defend(verb, support, forgive, substantiate, justify)
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pass over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, disregard, ignore)
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spare(verb, clear, remove, release, free)
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amnesty(noun, release, moderate, forget, slack)
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cover(noun, verb, appearance, show, cause)
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let go(verb, expression, idiom, drop, take)
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whitewash(noun, verb, take, cover, clear)
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wink at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, take, clear)
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except(verb, free, discharge, dismiss, spare)
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apologize for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cover, favor)
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shrive(verb, pardon, forgive, justify, acquit)
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bear with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, take, clear)
4
forget(verb, clear, disregard, ignore, overlook)
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indulge(verb, pardon, forgive, justify, acquit)
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