Synonyms of justification

1 Syllable
plea, grounds
2 Syllables
support, whatfor, reply, answers, brickbat, basis, warrant, idea, pardons, account, copout, pardon, answer, story, cop-out, backcap, pretext
3 Syllables
palliation, approval, foundations, redemption, salvation, response, argument, lifeboat, acquittal, pardoning, defense, alibi, excuse, foundation, rebuttal
4 Syllables
rationale, confirmation, vindication, advocacy, exculpation, extenuation, explanation, wherefore, whitewashing, provocation, provocations, apologies, apologia, explanations, validation, apology, mitigation, absolution, palliative, forgiveness
5 Syllables
exoneration, sanctification
6 Syllables
rationalization, rationalizations