57 entries under argument topic. ×

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mitigation(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
9
excuse(noun, return, reason, claim, approval)
8
palliation(noun, action, reason, claim, approval)
7
justification(noun, return, reason, trick, claim)
7
plea(noun, return, reason, trick, claim)
6
apology(noun, return, reason, trick, claim)
6
reason(noun, trick, approval, explanation)
5
absolution(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
4
explanation(noun, return, reason, trick, claim)
4
palliative(noun, adjective, reason, approval)
4
vindication(noun, return, reason, trick, claim)
2
acquittal(noun, reason, approval, grace)
2
alibi(noun, action, reason, trick, claim)
2
defense(noun, reason, trick, claim, approval)
2
whitewash(noun, action, return, reason, trick)
2
whitewashing(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
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account(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
1
advocacy(noun, reason, approval, explanation)
1
answer(noun, return, reason, approval)
1
apologetics(noun, return, explanation, justification)
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