- 2Signification: defendsubstantiate justify maintain supportuphold corroborate assert vindicate
- 3Signification: maintainadvocate support sustain endorsevindicate bolster help uphold
- 4Signification: actionretaliate requite vindicate revenge avenge
- 5Signification: extenuatemitigate assuage soften exculpatesubdue vindicate justify palliate
- 6Signification: retaliaterequite vindicate avenge revenge
- 7Signification: excuseaccount defend vindicate exoneratewarrant acquit absolve justify
- 8Signification: absolveacquit clear exculpatejustify vindicate exonerate