justification

The word “justification” has 5 syllables: jus-ti-fi-ca-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌdʒʌs.tə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for justification?

In the thesaurus, “justification” has 54 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for justification along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for justification

absolution
account
acknowledgement
acknowledgment
acquittal
advocacy
alibi
answer
apologia
apology
approval
argument
atonement
basis
color
confession
confirmation
cop-out
defense
exculpation
excuse
exoneration
explanation
extenuation
grounds
guise
idea
mitigation
out
palliation
palliative
plea
pretence
pretense
pretext
rationale
rationalization
reason
rebuttal
reply
response
sanctification
song and dance
story
support
validation
vindication
warrant
whatfor
wherefore
whitewash
whitewashing
whole idea
why and wherefore

Antonyms for justification

charge
indictment
opposition
question
request
sentence

Meanings of justification

noun
1. A reason, explanation, or excuse which provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
2. The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification).

Example Sentences

He gave a clear justification for his absence from the meeting.
The company’s actions lacked any legal justification.
Her decision needed no further justification once the facts were revealed.
The government offered economic data as justification for the policy change.
Without proper justification, the request was denied.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to justification, such as: absolution, account, acknowledgement, acknowledgment, acquittal, advocacy, alibi.

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