80 entries under explain topic. ×

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excuse(noun, verb, stop, action, clear)
33
forgive(verb, stop, action, drop, clear)
24
absolve(verb, support, stop, action, clear)
24
release(noun, verb, stop, break, clear)
22
discharge(noun, verb, break, set, clear)
22
exonerate(verb, support, stop, action, clear)
21
condone(verb, support, stop, action, clear)
20
acquit(verb, support, action, clear, release)
18
clear(verb, support, action, remove, release)
18
free(verb, clear, release, discharge, dismiss)
14
overlook(verb, release, disregard, ignore, defend)
14
remit(verb, stop, clear, reduce, release)
12
let off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, action, clear)
12
liberate(verb, clear, release, free, discharge)
8
let go(verb, expression, clear, release, free)
7
exempt(verb, clear, release, free, discharge)
7
justify(verb, clear, free, discharge, defend)
7
spare(verb, clear, release, free, dismiss)
7
tolerate(verb, release, disregard, defend)
5
purge(verb, remove, eliminate, defend)
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