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overlook(verb, release, disregard, ignore, defend)
14
remit(verb, stop, clear, reduce, release)
13
acquittal(noun, break, release, discharge, stay)
12
let off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, action, clear)
12
liberate(verb, clear, release, free, discharge)
11
indulgence(noun, favor, kindness, grace, goodness)
11
pity(verb, free, leave, spare, excuse)
10
condonation(noun, forgiveness, reconciliation, absolution, exoneration)
10
dismiss(verb, clear, remove, release, free)
10
leniency(noun, favor, kindness, grace, goodness)
10
vindicate(verb, defend, spare, relieve, duty)
10
vindication(noun, release, discharge, justification, forgiveness)
9
allowance(noun, behaviour, forgiveness, absolution, exoneration)
9
forbearance(noun, favor, kindness, grace, goodness)
8
compassion(noun, favor, kindness, grace, goodness)
8
lenity(noun, favor, kindness, grace, goodness)
8
let go(verb, expression, clear, release, free)
7
dismissal(noun, release, discharge, forgiveness, dismissal)
7
exempt(verb, clear, release, free, discharge)
7
justify(verb, clear, free, discharge, defend)
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