134 entries under reason topic. ×

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basis(noun, cause, base, call)
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case(noun, cover, cause, explanation)
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cleanup(noun, cause, trick, con)
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confirmation(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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determinant(noun, cause, base, call)
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exculpation(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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exoneration(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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expedient(trick, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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extenuation(noun, trick, claim, approval)
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fig leaf(noun, expression, cover, show, cause)
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fish story(expression, trick, explanation, excuse)
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grounds(noun, cause, trick, approval)
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inducement(noun, cause, base, call)
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jive(noun, trick, deception, shift)
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mitigation(noun, action, trick, claim)
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motive(noun, cause, base, call)
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occasion(noun, cause, base, call)
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palliation(noun, action, claim, approval)
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palliative(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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profession(noun, cover, effect, face)
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