Synonym Dictionary

An explanation that someone was elsewhere when an alleged act occurred; more broadly, an excuse.

Covering the important parts of a subject thoroughly.

To include or surround within a larger whole.

Thorough enough to cover all relevant aspects.

Covering a large area, range, or amount.

A formal promise of security or fulfillment, often covering another person's obligation.

A secret or deceptive scheme; also the interest such mystery arouses.

Beyond recovery, correction, or improvement in the relevant context.

Impossible to repair or put right.

Skillful handling or adjustment, sometimes involving unfair or deceptive control.

Favoring one side or person instead of judging evenhandedly.

The range of responsibility, concern, or understanding covered by something.

To recover strength or well-being after strain or illness.

The process of recovering strength or condition after illness, strain, or difficulty.

The process of restoring someone or something to a better condition or constructive role.

Capable of being repaired or put right.

Able to recover or return to form after difficulty or pressure.

The occurrence of a valuable or pleasing discovery by chance.

Done secretly to avoid notice or disapproval.

To happen, or to become known after having been unclear.

Hidden beyond the stated or obvious purpose, especially of a motive.

A thin outer layer; figuratively, a superficial appearance concealing what lies beneath.