32 entries under trick topic. ×

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makeshift(noun, adjective, move, action, control)
19
substitute(noun, adjective, help, reason)
14
expedient(noun, adjective, move, action, control)
7
shift(noun, move, action, control, help)
0
alibi(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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apology(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
0
cleanup(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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cop-out(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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cover story(expression, reason, explanation, excuse)
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coverup(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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defense(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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explanation(reason, excuse, dodge, justification)
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extenuation(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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fish story(expression, reason, explanation, excuse)
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grounds(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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jive(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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justification(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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mitigation(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
0
plea(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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pretext(reason, explanation, excuse, dodge)
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