Word Type

Verb

The word "justify" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

dexify justifying space justifyingly overjustify rejustify self-justify the ends justify the means unjustify

Derived From

just

Context

legal printing theology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

absolve adjust correct free maintain set uphold

Manner Of

absolve adjust uphold

Related Terms

fy just justifiable justifiably justification unjustified

Related Terms

absolve acceptable action align argument arrange explanation fy in right just justifiable justifiably justification line oath page paragraph property prove provide qualify reason screen surety text unjustified warrant

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