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120 entries under excuse topic. ×

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rationale(noun, cause, reason, base, call)
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affectation(noun, cover, show, cause, reason)
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defense(noun, cause, reason, trick, claim)
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device(noun, action, cause, reason, trick)
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face(noun, appearance, cover, show, cause)
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justification(noun, cause, reason, trick, base)
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bluff(noun, cover, cause, fake, reason)
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dodge(noun, trick, escape, maneuver)
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red herring(noun, expression, cause, reason, con)
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apologia(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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cover story(noun, expression, cause, reason, trick)
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ploy(noun, cause, reason, trick, con)
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rationalization(noun, cause, reason, trick, claim)
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affirmation(noun, reason, explanation)
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allegation(noun, action, cover, reason, claim)
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cause(noun, action, reason, base, call)
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cop-out(noun, cover, cause, reason, slip)
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escape(noun, dodge, avoidance, evasion)
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idea(noun, cause, reason, approval, argument)
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right(noun, action, claim, statement)
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