61 entries under noun topic. ×

5
apologizing(verb, return, argument, explanation)
3
clearing(verb, vindicating, acquitting)
2
defense(argument, explanation, justification, plea)
2
excuse(verb, return, argument, explanation)
1
answer(return, argument, explanation, justification)
1
apologetics(return, argument, explanation, defense)
1
apologia(return, argument, explanation, justification)
1
apology(return, argument, explanation, justification)
1
argument(return, explanation, justification, plea)
1
cleanup(return, argument, explanation, defense)
1
copout(return, argument, explanation, defense)
1
exception
1
exclusion
1
exculpation(return, argument, explanation, justification)
1
exoneration(return, argument, explanation, justification)
1
explaining(verb, return, argument, explanation)
1
extenuation(return, argument, explanation, justification)
1
fish story(expression, return, argument, explanation)
1
jive(return, argument, explanation, defense)
1
off-time(return, argument, explanation, defense)
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