Excuse
Excuse noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.
Instigation and excuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instigation" instead a noun "Excuse".
Instigation
Instigation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.
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Synonyms for Instigation
Excuse and instigation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Excuse" instead a noun "Instigation".
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How words are described
| actual | actual excuse | actual instigation |
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