💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Justifying"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| rationalizeverb | To justify a discreditable act, or irrational behaviour. |
| warrantverb | (transitive) To authorize; to give (someone) sanction or warrant (to do something). |
| excuseverb | (countable, uncountable) An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault. |
| vindicateverb | (transitive) To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism. |
| apologizeverb | (intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends |
| absolveverb | (transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. |
| apologiseverb | Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of apologize. [(intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends] |
| freeverb | (transitive) To make free; set at liberty; release. |
| justificationnoun | (countable) A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence. |
| confirmingnoun | An act of confirmation. |
| rationalenoun | An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something. |
| substantiateverb | (transitive) To verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate. |
| explainingnoun | explanation |
| warrantingnoun | A guarantee. |
| warranted | Deserved, necessary, appropriate. |
| supportingnoun | That supports. |
| motivating | Effectively providing an incentive. |
| basingnoun | The storage or housing of something within a base. |
| underlyingnoun | basic or fundamental |
| underpinningnoun | (figurative) A basis for something. |
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