8
pardons(noun, verb, vindicates, acquits)
6
excuses(noun, verb, vindicates, acquits)
5
acquits(noun, verb, vindicates, acquits)
4
clears(verb, vindicates, acquits)
4
condones
4
remits(noun, verb)
3
absolves(verb, vindicates, acquits)
3
apologizes(verb, vindicates)
3
dismisses(verb, vindicates, acquits)
3
exonerates(verb, vindicates, acquits)
3
overlooks
3
releases(noun, verb, acquits)
3
vindicates(verb, vindicates, acquits)
2
exculpates(verb, vindicates, acquits)
2
forgive
2
frees(verb, acquits)
2
reprieves
2
tolerates
1
amnesties
1
avenges(verb, vindicates)
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