| excuse(verb, cover, clear, show, release) |
| defend(verb, support, state, hold, take) |
| vindicate(verb, support, state, hold, take) |
| warrant(noun, verb, support, state, charge) |
| explain(verb, support, clear, show, present) |
| support(verb, take, help, show, increase) |
| rationalize(verb, support, clear, show, maintain) |
| uphold(verb, support, state, hold, take) |
| assert(verb, support, state, hold, take) |
| confirm(verb, support, show, increase, maintain) |
| account(verb, account, excuse) |
| apologize(verb, support) |
| claim(verb, state, hold, charge, press) |
| exonerate(verb, support, clear, release, maintain) |
| corroborate(verb, support, show, increase, maintain) |
| exculpate(verb, support, cover, clear, release) |
| free(verb, clear, maintain, discharge, defend) |
| substantiate(verb, support, hold, help, show) |
| absolve(verb, clear, maintain, free, discharge) |
| acquit(verb, clear, maintain, free, discharge) |