(jus-ti-fi-ca-tion) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning; 2 something such as a fact or circumstance that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

Example Sentence

The student's justification of being late did not impress me.

Synonyms

vindication; exoneration; reason; excuse

Antonyms

attack

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justification
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