unjustify

/ʌnˈdʒʌs.tiːfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to provide no justification or reason for something

“The court’s decision was criticized for being able to unjustify its claims.”

2. verb

to make something unjustified or unreasonable

“The new policy was accused of unjustifying the previous benefits.”

3. verb

to show that something is not justified or reasonable

“The data analysis was used to unjustify the company’s claims about its growth.”

Synonyms

  • discredit
  • invalidate

Antonyms

  • justify
  • validate