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justifying Definition and Meaning in English (justifying definition)

verb
Synonyms:defendingvalidatingvindicating
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Justifying definition: Providing a good reason for something, or showing that something is right or reasonable.

Definitions of Justifying

  1. 1verb

    Providing a good reason for something, or showing that something is right or reasonable.

Example Sentences

business

“She spent the entire meeting justifying her decision to the board.”

general

“There's no justifying such cruel behavior towards animals.”

casual

“He was always justifying his actions, even when they were clearly wrong.”

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infinitivejustify
third person singularjustifies
past tensejustified
nounjustification
adjectivejustifiable

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Justifying definition: Providing a good reason for something, or showing that something is right or reasonable.
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'Justifying' translates to 'justifying' in English. Justifying definition: Providing a good reason for something, or showing that something is right or reasonable.
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