72 entries under moderate topic. ×

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pardon(noun, verb, stop, clear, reduce)
27
justify(verb, activity, cover, clear, show)
27
release(noun, verb, stop, action, clear)
26
forgive(verb, stop, take, clear, reduce)
24
absolve(verb, stop, drop, clear, remove)
22
condone(verb, stop, take, cover, clear)
20
vindicate(verb, cover, clear, show, release)
18
exonerate(verb, stop, drop, clear, reduce)
18
exculpate(verb, drop, cover, clear, release)
13
extenuate(verb, activity, cover, clear, maintain)
13
relieve(verb, action, cover, clear, remove)
12
mitigate(verb, activity, stop, cover, reduce)
10
palliate(verb, activity, cover, clear, favor)
8
amnesty(noun, release, forget, slack)
8
cover(noun, verb, appearance, show, cause)
8
whitewash(noun, verb, take, cover, clear)
5
apologize for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cover, favor)
4
alleviate(verb, stop, cover, reduce, release)
3
allay(verb, cover, ease, stay)
3
cloak(noun, verb, appearance, cover, show)
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