SELF-JUSTIFICATION Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word self-justification. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word self-justification. (close relations)

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	exculpation				nounn
	noun • a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. • the act of freeing from guilt or blame
	absolution				nounn
	noun • the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance • the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
	acquittal				nounn
	noun • a judgment of not guilty
	apology				nounn
	noun • an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone • a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly • a poor example
	defence				nounn
	noun • (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires • (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring • the defendant and his legal advisors collectively • an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack • the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions • the justification for some act or belief • a structure used to defend against attack • a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him • (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies • protection from harm • the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury
	exoneration				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation • the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
	justification				nounn
	noun • something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary • a statement in explanation of some action or belief • the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning
	self-defense				nounn
	noun • the act of defending yourself
	vindication				nounn
	noun • the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. • the justification for some act or belief
	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
	alibi				nounn
	noun • (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question • a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. verb • exonerate by means of an alibi
	excuse				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. • a note explaining an absence • a poor example verb • accept an excuse for • grant exemption or release to • serve as a reason or cause or justification of • defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning • ask for permission to be released from an engagement • excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

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