Justifying synonyms | verbs

Synonyms for Justifying as a Verb

• explain

  legitimize
• defend

  legitimize
• vindicate

  legitimize
• warrant

  legitimize
• rationalize

  legitimize
• answer for
• absolve
• excuse
• uphold
• support
• advocate
• confirm
• favor
• countenance
• maintain
• sustain
• validate
• condone
• give grounds for
• give reasons for
• give a justification for
• give an explanation for
• account for
• be good reason for
• be a justification for
• free
• apologize
• contend
• claim
• square
• alibi
• palliate
• pardon
• crawl
• verify
• clear
• legalize
• exculpate
• brief
• assert
• acquit
• approve
• plead
• establish
• rebut
• exonerate
• bear out
• cop a plea
• apologize for
• argue for