Verb
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adjust the spaces between words
"justify the margins"
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let off the hook
"I absolve you from this responsibility"
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defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
"rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"
"he rationalized his lack of success"
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show to be right by providing justification or proof
"vindicate a claim"
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show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
"The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns"
"The end justifies the means"