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JUSTIFICATORY Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word justificatory. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word justificatory. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for JUSTIFICATORY

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defensible
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of being defended

exculpatory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• clearing of guilt or blame

validating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• serving to support or corroborate

legitimizing
verbv
verb

• make legal

vindicating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• show to be right by providing justification or proof

• maintain, uphold, or defend

• clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof

justificative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

• providing justification

defensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

noun

• an attitude of defensiveness

adjective satellite

• attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

vindicatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

• given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts

• providing justification

Alternatives for DEFENSIBLE

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