justify
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(verb) adjust the spaces between words; in printing; "justify the margins" |
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Related Words: adjust, set |
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| 2. |
(verb) show to be right |
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Synonyms: vindicate |
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Related Words: excuse, explain, maintain, uphold |
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| 3. |
(verb) show to be reasonable |
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Synonyms: warrant |
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Related Words: confirm, reassert |
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| 4. |
(verb) let off the hook |
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Synonyms: absolve, free |
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Related Words: excuse, exempt, forgive, let off, relieve |
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| 5. |
(verb) make excuses for |
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Synonyms: apologise, apologize, excuse, rationalize |
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Related Words: color, defend, extenuate, fend for, gloss, mitigate, palliate, plead, support |
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