220 entries under noun topic. ×

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sophistry(shift, escape, routine, cunning)
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sour grapes(expression, idiom, cause, basis)
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support(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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trap(trick, lie, sham, con)
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trickery(trick, shift, escape, routine)
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validation(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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veneer(cover, show, fake, trick)
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warrant(cause, reason, approval, argument)
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whatfor(cause, reason, approval, argument)
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whitewashing(reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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whole idea(expression, reason, approval, argument)
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why and wherefore(expression, idiom, cause, reason)
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whyfor(cause, reason, base, call)
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wrinkle(trick, lie, sham, con)
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aim(cause, basis, justification, grounds)
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assertion(cover, reason, claim, statement)
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colour
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consideration(cause, basis, justification, grounds)
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declaration(cover, reason, claim, statement)
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defence
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