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pardon(noun, verb, stop, reduce)
27
justify(verb, activity, cover, show)
27
release(noun, verb, stop, action)
26
forgive(verb, stop, take, reduce)
24
absolve(verb, stop, drop, remove)
22
condone(verb, stop, take, cover)
20
vindicate(verb, cover, show, release)
18
exonerate(verb, stop, drop, reduce)
18
acquit(verb, drop, release, maintain)
18
exculpate(verb, drop, cover, release)
16
let off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, action, drop)
16
discharge(noun, verb, drop, release)
15
free(verb, action, drop, take)
14
overlook(verb, release, disregard, ignore)
13
exempt(verb, action, drop, remove)
13
explain(verb, free, approve, confirm)
13
extenuate(verb, activity, cover, maintain)
13
liberate(verb, action, drop, release)
13
relieve(verb, action, cover, remove)
13
remit(verb, stop, reduce, release)
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