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Words related to justify

Related / Similar Words: apologize, apologise, excuse, rationalize, rationalise, vindicate, warrant, absolve, free

Definition:

adjust the spaces between words; "justify the margins";

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child''s seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success";

show to be right by providing justification or proof; "vindicate a claim";

show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for; "The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns"; "The end justifies the means";

let off the hook; "I absolve you from this responsibility";

Hyponyms: color, colour, gloss, plead, extenuate, palliate, mitigate, excuse, explain, legitimate, relieve, let off, exempt, wash one's hands

Derivational Morphology: rationalization, rationalisation, justification, apologist, vindicator, justifier, excuse, alibi, exculpation, self-justification, apology, apologia, defense, defence, vindication

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