Noun
1. alibi
2. exculpation, self-justification, defense, defence, vindication, note
3. short letter, line, billet, apology
Verb
1. example, illustration, instance, representative, pardon
2. forgive, relieve
3. let off, exempt, absolve, justify, free, explain
4. justify, vindicate, apologize
5. apologise, justify, rationalize, rationalise, defend, support, fend for, beg off
6. request, bespeak, call for, quest, condone
7. forgive
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