62 entries under absolve topic. ×

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make allowance(verb, expression, grant, excuse, pardon)
2
pocket(verb, grant, excuse, pardon)
2
wipe slate clean(noun, verb, expression, idiom, take)
1
bear no malice(noun, verb, expression, idiom, grant)
1
absolve justify(expression, defend, explain, spare, relieve)
1
accept
1
alibi(verb, defend, explain, spare, relieve)
1
apologize for(verb, expression, defend, explain, spare)
1
appease(verb, correct, defend, explain, spare)
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cover(verb, defend, explain, spare, relieve)
1
lifeboat(clear, spare, relieve, duty, pardon)
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plead ignorance(verb, expression, defend, explain, spare)
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pretext(verb, defend, explain, spare, relieve)
1
rationalize(verb, clear, free, defend, explain)
1
sanitize(clear, spare, relieve, duty, pardon)
1
shrug off(verb, expression, defend, explain, spare)
1
take rap for(verb, expression, idiom, defend, explain)
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disburden(vindicate, acquit)
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except(vindicate, acquit)
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let off hook(expression, idiom, duty, pardon, vindicate)
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