9
reward(noun, verb, pay, compliment)
3
compensate(verb, take, offset)
3
excuse(verb, compliment)
3
forgive(verb, compliment)
3
pardon(verb, hold, condemn, compliment, forgive)
2
let off(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
1
recompense(noun, take)
1
reprieve
-1
absolve
-1
acknowledge
-1
acquit
-1
admire
-1
aid(verb, compliment)
-1
amends
-1
applaud
-1
approve
-1
assist(verb, compliment)
-1
atone for(expression, break, hurt)
-1
atonement
-1
blink at(expression, chastise)
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