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82 entries under reason topic. ×

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explanation(noun, action, cause, trick)
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exposition(noun, action, cause, excuse)
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extenuation(noun, trick, approval, argument)
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grounds(noun, action, cause, trick)
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idea(noun, cause, plan, object)
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justification(noun, action, cause, start, defeat)
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mitigation(noun, trick, approval, argument)
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motivation(noun, action, cause, excuse)
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motive(noun, action, cause, excuse)
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palliation(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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palliative(noun, defeat, approval, argument)
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plea(noun, trick, approval, argument)
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pretext(noun, cause, trick, approval)
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principle(noun, action, plan, desire)
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proof(noun, cause, consideration, basis)
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rationale(noun, action, cause, approval)
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rationalization(noun, action, cause, trick)
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rebuttal(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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redemption(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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reply(noun, approval, argument, explanation)
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