32
acquit(verb, phrasal verb, law, support, drop)
31
absolve(verb, law, support, stop, drop)
25
clear(verb, adjective, law, support, drop)
22
exculpate(verb, law, support, drop, clear)
19
vindicate(verb, law, support, clear, release)
17
excuse(noun, verb, stop, drop, clear)
17
release(noun, verb, stop, clear, reduce)
16
discharge(noun, verb, drop, set, clear)
16
forgive(verb, stop, clear, remove, reduce)
16
free(verb, drop, clear, release, maintain)
16
pardon(noun, verb, support, stop, clear)
13
justify(verb, support, clear, release, maintain)
11
dismiss(verb, clear, remove, release, prevent)
10
exempt(verb, drop, clear, release, free)
9
let off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, action, drop)
9
remit(verb, stop, clear, clean, spare)
8
purge(verb, phrasal verb, law, clear, free)
8
whitewash(verb, cover, clear, blame, defend)
7
liberate(verb, drop, clear, release, free)
7
relieve(verb, clear, release, free, discharge)
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