justifier

/ˈdʒʌs.tɪˌfaɪ.ər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that justifies or explains something

“The lawyer served as a justifier for the company’s actions in the scandal.”

2. verb

To justify or explain something

“The professor will justifier the reasoning behind the new policy in class tomorrow.”

3. noun

A justification or explanation for something

“The justifier provided by the company failed to convince the public.”

Synonyms

  • apologist
  • justifier
  • vindicator

Antonyms

  • accuser
  • condemner