42 entries under defend topic. ×

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pardon(noun, verb, stop, drop, clear)
21
condone(verb, stop, take, clear, reduce)
20
overlook(verb, release, disregard, ignore)
17
exonerate(verb, stop, clear, remove, reduce)
15
acquit(verb, spare, relieve, grant)
14
exculpate(verb, spare, relieve, grant)
13
remit(verb, stop, clear, reduce, release)
10
let off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, action, clear)
8
vindicate(verb, clear, spare, relieve)
7
discharge(verb, clear, release, free, leave)
7
free(verb, clear, release, leave)
7
purge(verb, remove, eliminate, explain)
6
pass over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, disregard, ignore)
6
wink at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, take, clear)
5
exempt(verb, clear, release, free, leave)
5
let go(verb, expression, take, release, free)
5
shrive(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
5
whitewash(verb, take, clear, release, disregard)
4
bear with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, take, disregard)
4
indulge(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
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