Justifying

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪɪŋ/

Justifying (verb)

  1. Giving reasons to show that something is right or reasonable.
  2. Providing evidence or arguments to support a statement or belief.

Examples

  • They are justifying their actions to the committee.
  • She is justifying her argument with strong evidence.

Common collocations: justify a choice, justify an action, justify a statement, justify a belief

Synonyms of Justifying

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Justifying

  • — to express strong disapproval of something.
  • — to indicate faults in something.