Synonyms of justification

justification

noun

ˌjə-stə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

as in excuse

an explanation that frees one from fault or blame

offered a weak justification for why he was so late

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excuse
• reason
• apology
• defense
• plea
• alibi
• rationale
• pretext
• rationalization
• vindication
• confession
• pretense
• acknowledgment
• atonement
• out
• whitewash
• guise
• cop-out
• color
• extenuation
• palliation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of justification

Amid this intimacy, there are fundamental suspicions and self-serving justifications. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

Preserve local input while avoiding a patchwork of regulations, ensuring communities are protected and industry provides sufficient justification and incentives. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026

In reality, the additional twelve teams added a a justification mechanism to the postseason, given how many schools are spending over $30 million per year just to piece together a roster good enough to contend for a playoff spot. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

In doing so, defending their life felt like something akin to murder, despite her justification. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026