44 entries under defend topic. ×

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overlook(verb, reject, disregard, dismiss, abandon)
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absolve justify(expression, explain, spare, relieve)
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acquit(spare, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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alibi(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
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apologize for(verb, expression, explain, spare)
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appease(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
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bear with(verb, expression, explain, spare)
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clear(spare, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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condone(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
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cover(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
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discharge(spare, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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dispense from(verb, expression, explain, spare)
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exculpate(spare, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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exempt(spare, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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exempt from(verb, expression, explain, spare)
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exonerate(spare, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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explain(spare, relieve, pardon, tolerate)
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extenuate(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
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forgive(verb, explain, spare, relieve)
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free(spare, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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