Synonym Dictionary

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

Close examination of parts, evidence, or relationships to understand a subject.

Based on individual accounts or observations rather than systematic evidence.

Based on an unproved guess or inference.

A conclusion based on incomplete evidence.

To strengthen a statement or finding with additional supporting evidence.

Capable of being shown clearly through evidence, reasoning, or an example.

To establish through evidence or reasoning that something is false.

Based on observation or experience rather than theory alone.

To show or reveal a quality or feeling clearly.

Weak in substance, construction, or supporting evidence.

Impossible to dispute successfully on the available evidence.

To reach a conclusion from evidence or reasoning.

A conclusion reached from evidence or reasoning rather than stated directly.

A reason or explanation offered to show that an action or belief is reasonable or acceptable.

To provide sufficient reasons or evidence for an action, claim, or belief.

The principles or process of reasoning from claims and evidence to conclusions.

An observable expression or sign of something.

Based on evidence and fair judgment rather than personal preference.

Judgment guided by evidence rather than personal feelings or interests.

More certain of one's ability or judgment than the evidence or circumstances justify.

To answer an argument with opposing reasons or evidence.

A response that challenges a claim with opposing arguments or evidence.

An argument or evidence showing that a claim is false or mistaken.