v. |
[1] |
vindicate
,
warrant
,
legitimate
,
legitimatize/legitimize
,
legalize
,
rationalize
,
substantiate
,
defend
,
support
,
uphold
,
sustain
,
validate
,
warrant
,
confirm
,
excuse
,
explain
,
absolve
,
acquit
,
exculpate
|
[2] |
vindicate
|
[3] |
apologize
,
apologise
,
excuse
,
rationalize
,
rationalise
|
[4] |
absolve
,
free
|
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