Deodorize and Justify

Deodorize

Deodorize verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.
Usage example: the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses
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Justify and deodorize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Justify" instead a verb "Deodorize".

Justify

Justify verb - To be an acceptable reason for.

Deodorize and justify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deodorize" instead a verb "Justify".

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