Justify and Offend

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Justify verb - To be an acceptable reason for.

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Offend is an antonym for justify.

Offend verb - To commit an offense.

Usage example: since this is the first time you've offended, we'll let you off lightly

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Justify is an antonym for offend.

amount	justify amount	offend amount
way	justify way	offend way

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