46
excuse(noun, verb, stop, action, clear)
39
forgiveness(noun, break, release, favor, kindness)
33
forgive(verb, stop, action, drop, clear)
24
absolve(verb, support, stop, action, clear)
24
mercy(noun, release, favor, kindness, grace)
24
release(noun, verb, stop, break, clear)
23
grace(noun, favor, kindness, goodness, kindliness)
22
amnesty(noun, verb, stop, clear, reduce)
22
discharge(noun, verb, break, set, clear)
22
exonerate(verb, support, stop, action, clear)
21
absolution(noun, release, discharge, stay, responsibility)
21
condone(verb, support, stop, action, clear)
21
exculpate(verb, action, relieve, duty, forgive)
21
exoneration(noun, release, discharge, stay, behaviour)
20
acquit(verb, support, action, clear, release)
19
remission(noun, forgiveness, reconciliation, absolution, acquittal)
18
clear(verb, support, action, remove, release)
18
free(verb, clear, release, discharge, dismiss)
17
exculpation(noun, break, release, discharge, behaviour)
15
clemency(noun, favor, stay, responsibility, kindness)
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