explain away English

Meaning explain away meaning

What does explain away mean?

explain away verb

— to dismiss or minimize by explanation

Synonyms explain away synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as explain away?

explain away English » English

excuse

justify

account for

warrant

validate

substantiate

soften down

seduce

round off

roll up

palliate

motivate

make round

make out

legitimize

guarantee

ground

gloze

give reasons

found

extenuate

dismiss

curl up

clarify

circumstantiate

cajole

answer evasively