justifying

'justifying'

[justify.v.01] as in: show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for

Examples:
The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns
The end justifies the means

'justifying'

[justify.v.02] as in: show to be right by providing justification or proof

Examples:
vindicate a claim

'justifying'

[apologize.v.02] as in: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

Examples:
rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
he rationalized his lack of success

'justifying'

[absolve.v.02] as in: let off the hook

Examples:
I absolve you from this responsibility

'justifying'

[justify.v.05] as in: adjust the spaces between words

Examples:
justify the margins

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