justified

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/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/ English

Definitions

adjective

Having a justification.“The act was fully justified.”
Of text, arranged on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.

verb

To provide an acceptable explanation for.“How can you justify spending so much money on clothes?”
To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.“Nothing can justify your rude behaviour last night.”
To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.“The text will look better justified.”
To absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin.

Related words

Synonyms

even justifiable valid rightful justification necessary attested reasonable well-founded admissible just legitimacy rational reasoned righteousness good

Antonyms

Associated

sinner jams belief necessity stripped grounds beliefs claiming arguing allegations

Rhymes

abide stride snide chide deride provide glide preoccupied gratified dignified

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