65 entries under relieve topic. ×

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absolve justify(expression, defend, explain, spare)
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alibi(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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apologize for(verb, expression, defend, explain, spare)
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appease(verb, correct, defend, explain, spare)
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bleach(clear, spare, duty, pardon)
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cover(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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duty(clear, spare, pardon, vindicate)
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explain(verb, clear, free, defend, spare)
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go easy on(expression, idiom, clear, release, free)
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launder(clear, spare, duty, pardon)
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let off the hook(expression, idiom, clear, duty)
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lifeboat(clear, spare, duty, pardon)
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loose(clear, spare, duty, pardon)
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plead ignorance(verb, expression, defend, explain, spare)
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pretext(verb, defend, explain, spare)
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rationalize(verb, clear, free, defend, explain)
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sanitize(clear, spare, duty, pardon)
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shrug off(verb, expression, defend, explain, spare)
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take rap for(verb, expression, idiom, defend, explain)
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wipe it off(expression, idiom, clear, duty)
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