Synonyms of accounting

accounting 1 of 2

noun

as in explanation

a statement given to explain a belief or act

what accounting can you give for your bizarre actions on the night in question?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explanation
• reason
• argument
• apology
• justification
• account
• rationale
• case
• excuse
• defense
• vindication
• alibi
• appeal
• rationalization
• plea
• apologia
• pretext
• pretense
• guise
• pretence

accounting

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verb

present participle of account

as in considering

to think of in a particular way

account themselves lucky to be alive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considering
• regarding
• counting
• viewing
• calling
• looking (on or upon)
• believing
• rating
• thinking
• holding
• feeling
• reckoning
• taking for
• setting down
• sensing
• imagining
• esteeming
• deeming
• conceiving
• fancying