Alibi
Synonyms for alibi
noun defense against charges of wrongdoing; evidence of absence
excuse
justification
pretext
case
account
avowal
cover
retort
explanation
vindication
profession
assertion
plea
reason
affirmation
statement
declaration
answer
reply
stall
allegation
assurance
proof
fish story
song and dance
airtight case
cop-out
Antonyms for alibi
request
denial
question
Usage Notes
Alibi in Latin is an adverb meaning “in or at another place.” Its earliest English uses, in the 18th century, are in legal contexts, both as an adverb and as a noun meaning “a plea of having been elsewhere.” The extended noun senses “excuse” and “person used as one’s excuse” developed in the 20th century in the United States and occur in all but the most formal writing. As a verb alibi occurs mainly in informal use.
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