87 entries under noun topic. ×

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defense(reason, trick, claim, approval)
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easement
2
remission(pardon, vindication, reconciliation, absolution)
2
whitewash(action, return, reason, trick)
2
whitewashing(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
account(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
advocacy(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
amends(excuse, regret, confession)
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answer(return, reason, approval, argument)
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apologetics(return, argument, explanation, justification)
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apologia(return, reason, approval, argument)
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apologizing(return, argument, explanation, justification)
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approval(reason, argument, explanation, excuse)
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argument(return, reason, claim, approval)
1
basis(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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cause(action, claim, statement, excuse)
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cleanup(return, reason, trick, escape)
1
condonation(pardon, reconciliation, absolution)
1
confirmation(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
1
cop-out(action, reason, trick, claim)
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