546 entries under verb topic. ×

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excuse(cover, clear, show, release)
29
defend(support, state, hold, take)
26
vindicate(support, state, hold, take)
23
warrant(noun, support, state, charge)
21
explain(support, clear, show, present)
16
support(take, help, show, increase)
15
rationalize(support, clear, show, maintain)
13
uphold(support, state, hold, take)
12
assert(support, state, hold, take)
12
confirm(support, show, increase, maintain)
11
account(account, excuse)
11
apologize
11
claim(state, hold, charge, press)
10
exonerate(support, clear, release, maintain)
10
corroborate(support, show, increase, maintain)
10
exculpate(support, cover, clear, release)
10
free(clear, maintain, discharge, defend)
10
substantiate(support, hold, help, show)
9
absolve(clear, maintain, free, discharge)
9
acquit(clear, maintain, free, discharge)
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