plead ignorance

acquit condone defend exempt exonerate explain forgive indulge let go pardon relieve spare tolerate

alibi appease clear cover discharge exculpate extenuate free liberate mitigate overlook pretext purge rationalize release remit reprieve shrive vindicate whitewash

apologize for bear with dispense from exempt from give absolution grant amnesty let off make allowances for pass over shrug off take rap for wink at

accuse blame censure charge condemn damn hurt punish sentence

aggravate hold incite irritate keep limit maintain prevent restrain reveal