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91 entries under noun topic. ×
| support(reason, approval, argument, explanation) | |
| target(cause, plan, desire, object) | |
| ulterior motive(expression, cause, plan, desire) | |
| validation(reason, approval, argument, explanation) | |
| view(purpose, planned, objective, intention) | |
| vindication(cause, reason, trick, approval) | |
| warrant(cause, reason, approval, argument) | |
| whatfor(action, cause, defeat, plan) | |
| whitewashing(defeat, reason, approval, argument) | |
| whole idea(expression, defeat, plan, desire) | |
| whyfor(action, cause, plan, desire) | |
| antecedent(cause, consideration, basis, justification) | |
| call off | |
| case(cause, basis, ground, justification) | |
| consideration(cause, basis, justification, grounds) | |
| determinant(cause, consideration, basis, justification) | |
| foundation(basis, motivation, justification, grounds) | |
| hypothesis(action, reason, excuse, basis) | |
| impetus(cause, consideration, basis, justification) | |
| incentive(cause, consideration, basis, justification) |
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