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Opposite of a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense
“As a consequence of his actions, he had to flee the colony, having been indicted for abusing his privileges as an officer.”
(excuse for) Opposite of a poor or inadequate example of
“Many viewers would have seen him as an exemplar of heroic and martial prowess.”
Opposite of a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense
Opposite of a claim that a circumstance exempts one from blame or obligation
Opposite of a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense
Opposite of a false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason
Opposite of a circumstance reducing the blame or severity associated with one's actions or wrongdoing
Opposite of something that motivates or encourages
“The high level of car usage, and the fact the number of large trucks has never been greater, also act as a disincentive to switch to pedal power.”
Opposite of an event or situation that is absurd, disorganized or fake
(formal) Opposite of the forgiveness of sins
Opposite of the logic or reason for a decision or way of thinking
Opposite of to forgive (someone) for a fault or offense
“The Speaker is also responsible for maintaining order during debate and may punish members who break the rules of the House.”
Opposite of to disregard as unimportant or insignificant
“They develop a rationalization of why they do what they do and feel cut off from social groups that disapprove or condemn their behavior.”
Opposite of to provide an acceptable explanation for
“He knew that his remaining years would be spent in prison, and it was in some way to atone for his transgressions.”
Opposite of to put up with
“Parents are reassured that teachers do their best to disallow bad behavior in their classrooms.”
Opposite of to relieve of an imputation by apology or defense
“He sat down together with Gwen to scrutinize Gibbons's letters, looking for anything he had written that could be used to hold him to his promise.”
Opposite of to remove from suspicion or guilt
Opposite of to forgive (someone) for a fault or offense
“I resent my father for my abusive childhood and the ramifications it has on my ability to sustain any meaningful relationship.”
Opposite of to justify or make excuses for
“Will you confess to being at the bar when you were supposed to be at home?”
Opposite of to support, justify, or make an excuse for a (perceived) misdeed
“He is fair and honest in all his inquiries and deliberations, ready to own his mistakes, and thankful for every help to discover them.”
Opposite of to disregard as unimportant or insignificant
Opposite of to merit or be a justification for
Opposite of to relieve (someone or something) of a load, punishment or responsibility
Opposite of to disregard, discount or overlook inconsiderately
Opposite of to voluntarily disqualify, excuse, or remove oneself from a position or duty
Opposite of to dismiss from duty or employment
“He was exceptional in the interview and was the best candidate by a country mile, and I had no option but to employ him.”
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