Plea
Plea noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.
Usage example: my only plea is that I've been overworked lately
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Synonyms for Plea
Vindication is a synonym for plea in excuse topic. In some cases you can use "Vindication" instead a noun "Plea", when it comes to topics like claim.
Nearby Word: pleading
Vindication
Vindication noun - A setting free from a charge of wrongdoing.
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