| wherefore(noun, cause, reason, base, call) |
| whitewash(noun, verb, reason, trick, deception) |
| wile(noun, trick, lie, sham, con) |
| window-dressing(noun, cover, show, fake) |
| window dressing(expression, cover, show, fake, color) |
| absolution(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| absolve justify(expression, defend, explain, spare, relieve) |
| account(noun, cover, cause, reason, base) |
| acquit(defend, spare, relieve, pardon, forgive) |
| acquittal(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| act(trick, deception, sham, con, fraud) |
| action(noun, plan, play, trick, twist) |
| advocacy(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| air(noun, appearance, cover, show, effect) |
| alternative |
| answer(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| antecedent(noun, cause, reason, base, call) |
| apologize for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, defend, explain) |
| appease(verb, defend, explain, spare, relieve) |
| approval(noun, reason, argument, explanation, excuse) |