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dispense from(expression, defend, relieve, pardon)
2
exempt(clear, discharge, defend, relieve)
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exempt from(expression, defend, relieve, pardon)
2
give absolution(expression, defend, relieve, pardon)
2
let go(verb, expression, take, clear, free)
2
let off(expression, clear, relieve, duty)
2
mitigate(verb, cover, ease, moderate, defend)
2
pretext(noun, verb, reason, trick, deception)
2
purge(defend, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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rationalize(verb, maintain, hide, claim, defend)
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relieve(verb, cover, clear, release, free)
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shrive(defend, relieve, pardon, forgive)
2
wink at(verb, expression, take, clear, release)
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absolve justify(expression, defend, relieve, pardon)
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alibi(noun, verb, reason, trick, claim)
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apologize for(verb, expression, cover, ease, moderate)
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bear with(verb, expression, take, disregard, ignore)
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defend(maintain, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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duty(clear, relieve, pardon, forgive)
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explain(hide, defend, relieve, pardon)
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