2
defense(noun, argument, explanation, justification, plea)
2
easy(adjective, soft, sympathetic, tolerant, compassionate)
2
excepting(verb, dismissing)
2
excuse(noun, verb, return, argument, explanation)
2
extenuating
2
forbearing(verb, adjective, calm, light, soft)
2
indulgent(adjective, calm, light, soft, informal)
2
justifying
2
lenient(adjective, calm, light, soft, informal)
2
licensing(verb, dismissing)
2
mitigating(verb, vindicating)
2
overlooking(verb, forgiving)
2
permitting(verb, soft, sympathetic, tolerant, compliant)
2
relieving(verb, dismissing)
2
tolerant(adjective, calm, light, soft, informal)
2
tolerating(verb, forgiving)
1
accommodating(adjective, calm, light, soft, informal)
1
alibiing
1
allaying
1
alleviating
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