237 entries under verb topic. ×

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exempt(clear, release, free, discharge)
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justify(clear, free, discharge, defend)
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spare(clear, release, free, dismiss)
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tolerate(release, disregard, defend, explain)
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forbear(stop, reduce, release, free)
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allow
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apologize(vindicate, atonement, penitence)
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purge(remove, eliminate, defend, explain)
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set free(expression, clear, release, free)
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shrive(defend, explain, spare, relieve)
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stay(noun, stop, break, reduce)
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whitewash(clear, release, discharge, defend)
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wink at(expression, phrasal verb, clear, release)
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accept(forgive, absolve, exonerate)
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disregard(ignore, overlook, forget, excuse)
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forget(disregard, ignore, overlook, excuse)
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ignore(disregard, overlook, forget, excuse)
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indulge(defend, explain, spare, relieve)
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parole(noun, clear, release, free)
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pass over(expression, phrasal verb, disregard, ignore)
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