Synonyms for self-justification

Most common

excuse · alibi · exculpation

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Justification of oneself.

Example sentences

• excuse Excuse me, but where is the men's shoe department?
• alibi You don't have an alibi for the day of the murder.

By length

5 letters

alibi³

6 letters

excuse²

11 letters

exculpation

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (alibi³ = 3 syllables).