66 entries under reasoning topic. ×

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reason(noun, support, action, cause, start)
24
explanation(noun, support, action, cause, return)
22
excuse(noun, action, cause, return, reason)
19
plea(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
15
apology(noun, attack, cause, return, reason)
15
defense(noun, support, action, attack, cause)
14
vindication(noun, attack, cause, return, sign)
12
rationale(noun, action, cause, reason, case)
11
basis(noun, action, cause, reason, substance)
7
rationalization(noun, action, cause, return, reason)
6
account(noun, action, cause, reason, base)
6
apologia(noun, attack, cause, return, reason)
6
grounds(noun, action, cause, reason, trick)
6
warrant(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
5
exculpation(noun, return, reason, argument, grace)
5
answer(noun, return, sign, reason, account)
5
argument(noun, cause, return, reason, base)
5
sanctification(noun, defeat, reason, explanation)
4
acquittal(noun, reason, grace, explanation)
4
exoneration(noun, return, reason, argument, grace)
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