Explain away
Explain away verb - To give the reason for or cause of.
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Synonyms for Explain away
Uphold and explain away are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uphold" instead a verb "Explain away".
Uphold
Uphold verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.
Explain away and uphold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explain away" instead a verb "Uphold".
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Uphold and Explain away. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/explain_away/uphold
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