84 entries under reason topic. ×

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motivation(noun, action, cause, explanation)
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motive(noun, action, cause, explanation)
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palliation(noun, action, claim, approval)
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palliative(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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rebuttal(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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redemption(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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regard(noun, understanding, attention, hope)
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reply(noun, return, approval, argument)
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response(noun, return, approval, argument)
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salvation(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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sanctification(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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sour grapes(noun, expression, action, cause)
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support(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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validation(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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warrant(noun, cause, approval, argument)
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whatfor(noun, action, cause, approval)
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wherefore(noun, cause, approval, argument)
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whitewash(noun, action, return, trick)
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whitewashing(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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whole idea(noun, expression, approval, argument)
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