Explanation and Vindication

Explanation

Explanation noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.
Usage example: when questioned by authorities, the students were at a loss for an explanation for their senseless vandalism
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Synonyms for Explanation

Vindication is a synonym for explanation in reason topic. In some cases you can use "Vindication" instead a noun "Explanation", when it comes to topics like defence, clarification.

Nearby Words: explain, explanatory, explaining

Vindication

Vindication noun - A setting free from a charge of wrongdoing.

Explanation is a synonym for vindication. You can use "Explanation" instead a noun "Vindication".

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