justify
verbTo provide sufficient reasons or evidence for an action, claim, or belief.
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Clear all filtersextenuating
adjectiveMaking a fault or difficult situation seem less serious or blameworthy.
overconfident
adjectiveMore certain of one's ability or judgment than the evidence or circumstances justify.
rationalization
nounA seemingly reasonable explanation used to justify conduct or a decision.
rationalize
verbTo offer a seemingly reasonable explanation, sometimes to justify questionable conduct.
validate
verbTo establish that something is sound or supported.
vindicate
verbTo clear from blame or demonstrate that a position was justified.
Clear from blame
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