58 entries under verb topic. ×

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absolve justify(expression, defend, explain, spare)
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acquit(defend, spare, relieve, pardon)
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alibi(defend, explain, spare, relieve)
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apologize for(expression, phrasal verb, defend, explain)
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appease(defend, explain, spare, relieve)
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bear with(expression, phrasal verb, defend, explain)
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clear(defend, spare, relieve, pardon)
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condone(defend, explain, spare, relieve)
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cover(defend, explain, spare, relieve)
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defend(explain, spare, relieve, pardon)
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discharge(defend, spare, relieve, pardon)
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dispense from(expression, phrasal verb, defend, explain)
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exculpate(defend, spare, relieve, pardon)
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excuse(pardon, forgive, justify, acquit)
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exempt(defend, spare, relieve, pardon)
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exempt from(expression, phrasal verb, defend, explain)
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exonerate(defend, spare, relieve, pardon)
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explain(defend, spare, relieve, pardon)
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extenuate(defend, explain, spare, relieve)
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forgive(defend, explain, spare, relieve)
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