Synonyms of justifications

1 Syllable
plea, grounds
2 Syllables
support, whatfor, reply, basis, warrant, idea, account, answer, story, pretext
3 Syllables
palliation, approval, redemption, salvation, response, argument, acquittal, defense, rebuttal
4 Syllables
rationale, confirmation, vindication, advocacy, exculpation, extenuation, explanation, wherefore, whitewashing, apologia, validation, apology, mitigation, absolution, palliative
5 Syllables
exoneration, sanctification
6 Syllables
rationalization