justify

[juhs-tuh-fahy] / ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ /

VERB

legitimize, substantiate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate condone confirm countenance defend explain favor maintain rationalize support sustain uphold validate vindicate warrant

STRONG

absolve acquit alibi approve assert brief claim clear contend crawl establish exculpate excuse exonerate legalize palliate pardon plead rebut square verify

WEAK

answer for apologize for argue for be answerable for bear out cop a plea do justice to make allowances make good show cause speak in favor stand up for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attack condemn contradict deny desert disapprove neglect oppose refuse reject veto

STRONG

accuse blame charge convict damn disagree disprove incriminate invalidate punish sentence

Example Sentences

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The general justified deposing Condé on similar charges - including rampant corruption, disregard for human rights and economic mismanagement.

From BBC

He developed a legal theory that justifies ignoring what he refers to as “unlawful orders” after witnessing the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

From Salon

California officials argued being broke wasn’t enough to justify trimming Hernandez’s bill.

From Los Angeles Times

We have to wait to find out if my concern is justified.

From The Wall Street Journal

The National Guard ruling, for instance, included a three-page statement justifying the decision to keep the deployment on hold.

From The Wall Street Journal

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