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justifying

The word “justifying” has 4 syllables: jus-ti-fy-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “justifying” has 91 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for justifying

Antonyms for justifying

Meanings of justifying

  • verb
    1. To provide an acceptable explanation for.
    2. To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
    3. To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.
    4. To absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin.
    5. To give reasons for one’s actions; to make an argument to prove that one is in the right.
    6. To prove; to ratify; to confirm.
    7. To show (a person) to have had a sufficient legal reason for an act that has been made the subject of a charge or accusation.
    8. To qualify (oneself) as a surety by taking oath to the ownership of sufficient property.
  • noun
    1. A process of justification.

Example Sentences

  • She spent a lot of time justifying her choices to the committee.
  • The manager is justifying the increased budget with projected benefits.
  • They are justifying the delay due to unexpected technical issues.
  • Justifying the expense proved difficult without clear evidence.
  • He avoided justifying his actions during the meeting.

On this page you'll find 110 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to justifying, such as: abandoning, abjuring, advocating, affirming, alibiing, allegorical, analytical.

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