1. (verb) show to be right by providing justification or proof

• justify

1. (verb) show to be right by providing justification or proof

• maintain
• uphold

2. (verb) maintain, uphold, or defend

• defend
• maintain

3. (verb) clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof

• acquit
• assoil
• clear
• discharge
• exculpate
• exonerate

1. (verb) show to be right by providing justification or proof

• excuse
• explain
• legitimate

1. (verb) show to be right by providing justification or proof

• apologist
• apologist
• justifier
• justifier
• vindicator
• vindicator
• defence
• defense
• vindication
• defensive
• justificative
• justificatory
• justification
• justification
• justificative
• justificative
• justificative
• justificatory
• justificatory
• justificatory
• vindicatory
• vindicatory
• vindicatory

2. (verb) maintain, uphold, or defend

• apologist
• justifier
• vindicator
• defence
• defense
• vindication
• exoneration
• vindication