Extenuation and Semblance

Extenuation noun - A partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances.

Semblance and extenuation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Semblance" instead a noun "Extenuation".

Nearby Words: extenuate, extenuated, extenuating

Semblance noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.

Extenuation and semblance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extenuation" instead a noun "Semblance".