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SELF-JUSTIFICATION

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Self-Justification.

Self-Justification - as a noun

A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

Example: "He kept finding excuses to stay"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alibi7exculpation22excuse15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defence13defense11vindication17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His self-justification for cheating on the test was that everybody else was doing it."
"The politician's self-justification for his actions was met with skepticism."
"She constantly engages in self-justification to avoid taking responsibility for her mistakes."
"His self-justification for quitting the team was that he wasn't being treated fairly."
"The criminal's self-justification for the robbery was that he needed the money."
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Is SELF-JUSTIFICATION a valid Scrabble word?
No, self-justification is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is SELF-JUSTIFICATION a valid Words With Friends word?
No, self-justification is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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Is SELF-JUSTIFICATION a valid WordFeud word?
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