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defense(noun, action, reason, claim, approval)
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deliverance(noun, relief)
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diversion(noun, relief)
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exculpation(noun, stay, reason, approval, argument)
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exoneration(noun, stay, reason, approval, argument)
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explanation(noun, action, reason, claim, approval)
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fish tale(expression, action, claim, statement, excuse)
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fix(noun, informal, relief)
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forgiveness(noun, pardon, reconciliation, absolution)
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gloss
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grounds(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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hand(noun, relief)
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help(noun, relief)
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idea(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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leniency
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letdown
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lift(noun, relief)
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loosening
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lulling
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maintenance(noun, relief)
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