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The synonyms of “Alibi” are: exculpation, excuse, self-justification, defence, plea, cover for, give an alibi to, provide with an alibi, shield, protect
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “alibi” as a noun can have the following definitions:
defence | The defendant and his legal advisors collectively. He spoke in defence of a disciplined approach. |
exculpation | A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. |
excuse | A reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offence. That pathetic excuse for a man. |
plea | A defendant’s answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer. Her plea of a headache was not entirely false. |
self-justification | A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “alibi” as a verb can have the following definitions:
cover for | Play a higher card than the one previously played. |
give an alibi to | Give or supply. |
protect | Keep safe from harm or injury. Free speech is protected under Article 33 of the Constitution. |
provide with an alibi | Take measures in preparation for. |
shield | Remain apart from others for a period of time in order to avoid catching an infectious disease to which one may be particularly vulnerable. Cylindrical ducts shield the propellers. |
accuser | Someone who imputes guilt or blame. I dislike any law that puts the burden of proof on the accused rather than the accuser. |
assuring | Giving confidence. |
attest | Recruit (someone) for military service by putting them on oath to serve if called upon. 2 000 000 men were attested under this system. |
attributable | Regarded as being caused by. An idea attributable to a Russian. |
certify | Guarantee payment on; of checks. The Law Society will certify that the sum charged is fair and reasonable. |
confirm | Administer the rite of confirmation to. His story confirmed my doubts. |
corroboration | Evidence which confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding; confirmation. There is no independent corroboration for this. |
corroborative | Serving to support or corroborate. |
defense | An organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack. The artillery battered down the defenses. |
demonstrate | Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment. The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound. |
evidence | Provide evidence for. Without evidence they can t bring a charge. |
excuse | Accept an excuse for. He had to get his mother to write an excuse for him. |
eyewitness | Be present at an event and see it with one’s own eyes. Eyewitness accounts of the London blitz. |
inquest | A coroner’s jury. An inquest by New York newspapers into a subway fire. |
justify | Declare or make righteous in the sight of God. The situation was grave enough to justify further investigation. |
ostensive | Denoting a way of defining by direct demonstration, e.g. pointing. |
perjure | Wilfully tell an untruth or make a misrepresentation under oath; commit perjury. She admitted that she had perjured herself. |
pretext | A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason. The rebels had the perfect pretext for making their move. |
proof | Make or take a proof of such as a photographic negative an etching or typeset. The marine battle armour was proof against most weapons. |
prosecution | The continuance of something begun with a view to its completion. The main witness for the prosecution. |
prove | Prove formally demonstrate by a mathematical formal proof. The scheme has proved a great success. |
rationalize | Remove irrational quantities from. He rationalized his lack of success. |
reason | Present reasons and arguments. We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house. |
testify | Provide evidence for. The bleak lines testify to inner torment. |
testimony | A solemn statement made under oath. His blackened finger was testimony to the fact that he had played in pain. |
validate | Declare or make legally valid. A wide range of professional bodies validate courses leading to these awards. |
verify | To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. Please verify that the doors are closed. |
vindicate | Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel. |
why | The cause or intention underlying an action or situation especially in the phrase the whys and wherefores. The whys and wherefores of these procedures need to be explained to students. |
witness | Be a witness to. What we are witnessing is the birth of a new political entity. |
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