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fish tale

NOUN

plea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action allegation apology argument claim explanation pleading

STRONG

alibi cause extenuation justification mitigation out palliation pretext rationalization right story vindication whitewash

WEAK

cop-out song and dance

Antonyms

STRONG

truth

WEAK

answer decision reply sentence

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