alibi Synonyms

excuse self-justification defense exculpation justification stratagem story statement stalking-horse semblance retort reason rationalization pretext pretense pleading subterfuge vindication verification excuses cover story counterevidence cover-up apologise apologia plea placebo confirmation claim cause case assertion argument apology apologizer apologetics answer allegation affirmation acquittal account corroboration cover pardon out nonresidence nonattendance mitigation makeshift inexistence