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reason(noun, support, cause, start)
24
explanation(noun, support, cause, return)
22
excuse(noun, cause, return, reason)
15
cause(noun, support, start, reason)
15
defense(noun, support, attack, cause)
12
rationale(noun, cause, reason, case)
11
basis(noun, cause, reason, substance)
7
rationalization(noun, cause, return, reason)
6
account(noun, cause, reason, base)
6
grounds(noun, cause, reason, trick)
6
right(noun, adjective, power, cause)
6
warrant(noun, support, cause, reason)
5
motive(noun, cause, reason, base)
4
alibi(noun, reason, trick, claim)
4
extenuation(noun, return, reason, trick)
3
case(noun, cause, reason, account)
3
support(noun, reason, substance, authority)
2
base(noun, support, cause, reason)
2
claim(noun, power, right, reason)
2
mitigation(noun, cause, reason, trick)
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