Alibi and Rationale

Alibi

Alibi noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.
Usage example: a student who always has a very creative alibi for undone homework or late papers
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Synonyms for Alibi

Rationale and alibi are semantically related in reason topic. In some cases you can use "Rationale" instead a noun "Alibi".

Nearby Word: alibied

Rationale

Rationale noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.
Usage example: the rationale for starting the school day an hour later is that kids will supposedly get an extra hour of sleep
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Synonyms for Rationale

Alibi and rationale are semantically related in reason topic. Sometimes you can use "Alibi" instead a noun "Rationale".

How words are described

good good alibi good rationale
better better alibi better rationale
perfect perfect alibi perfect rationale
obvious obvious alibi obvious rationale
Other adjectives: real, great, weak.
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