| forgive(verb, clear, defend, spare, relieve) |
| argue(verb, support, state, hold, charge) |
| contend(verb, support, state, hold, press) |
| discharge(verb, clear, release, free, settle) |
| protect(verb, maintain, defend, prove, justify) |
| prove(verb, support, maintain, defend, prove) |
| revenge(verb, retaliate, grievance, revenge, avenge) |
| whitewash(verb, cover, clear, release, maintain) |
| apologize(verb, support) |
| condone(verb, support, cover, clear, free) |
| corroborate(verb, support, maintain, defend, prove) |
| dismiss(verb, clear, free, discharge, excuse) |
| explain(verb, support, clear, release, present) |
| refute(verb, maintain, defend, prove, justify) |
| release(verb, clear, free, discharge, defend) |
| guard(verb, maintain, defend, prove, justify) |
| plead for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold) |
| purge(verb, phrasal verb, law, free, defend) |
| redress(verb, change, fix, settle, correct) |
| remit(verb, clear, free, defend, spare) |