3
give absolution(verb, expression, release, defend, explain)
3
indemnification(noun, release, discharge, dispatch, forgiveness)
3
liberty(noun, release, dismissal)
3
license(noun, verb, dismiss, dismissal)
3
lifeboat(noun, verb, clear, drive, release)
3
oblivion(noun, forgiveness)
3
rationalize(verb, support, clear, free, favor)
3
remittal(reconciliation, absolution)
3
spring(verb, clear, release, free, discharge)
3
waiver(noun, dismissal)
2
alibi(verb, support, favor, sustain, confirm)
2
anchor(noun, stay, responsibility, forgiveness, absolution)
2
apologize for(verb, expression, support, favor, sustain)
2
assoil
2
bail out(expression, clear, release, free, discharge)
2
benevolence(noun, favor, kindness, grace, goodness)
2
blink at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, clear, release)
2
clearing(release, discharge, acquittal, exoneration)
2
commute(noun, verb, drive, stay, responsibility)
2
confirm(verb, support, favor, defend, explain)
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