35
pardon(noun, break, release, favor, kindness)
24
grace(noun, favor, kindness, sympathy, compassion)
24
mercy(noun, release, favor, kindness, goodness)
20
clemency(noun, favor, kindness, goodness, sympathy)
20
amnesty(noun, release, government, pardon, allowance)
19
leniency(noun, favor, kindness, goodness, sympathy)
19
remission(noun, pardon, allowance, mercy, reconciliation)
15
absolution(noun, release, pardon, forgiveness, vindication)
13
excuse(noun, pardon, allowance, mercy, absolution)
13
compassion(noun, favor, kindness, goodness, sympathy)
11
exculpation(noun, break, release, relief, pardon)
11
indulgence(noun, favor, kindness, goodness, sympathy)
11
pity(noun, understanding, kindness, sympathy, compassion)
10
acquittal(noun, break, release, relief, pardon)
10
exoneration(noun, pardon, allowance, mercy, vindication)
10
vindication(noun, pardon, allowance, mercy, vindication)
9
release(noun, break, relief, interval, allowance)
9
condonation(noun, pardon, allowance, mercy, reconciliation)
8
lenity(noun, favor, kindness, goodness, sympathy)
7
mercifulness(noun, favor, kindness, sympathy, compassion)
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