Explain away
Explain away verb - To give the reason for or cause of.
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Synonyms for Explain away
Endorse and explain away are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Endorse" instead a verb "Explain away".
Endorse
Endorse verb - To promote the interests or cause of.
Explain away and endorse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain away" instead a verb "Endorse".
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