162 entries under reason topic. ×

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enticement(noun, spur, lure, motivation)
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evidence(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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extenuation(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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feeling(noun, concept, understanding, philosophy, cause)
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footing(basis, justification)
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goad(noun, spur, lure, motivation)
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good sense(noun, expression, adjective, quiet, philosophy)
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groundwork(basis, justification)
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impetus(noun, cause, consideration, spur)
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impulse(noun, feeling, cause, object)
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incitement(noun, cause, object, spur)
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inducement(noun, cause, object, base)
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influence(noun, feeling, cause, object)
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inspiration(noun, cause, object, spur)
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intent(noun, feeling, cause, object)
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interest(noun, justification)
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lure(noun, spur, motivation, bribe)
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mitigation(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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