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justifying

SayJUS-ti-fy-ing/ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪɪŋ/

2 meanings of justifying

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of justify. Use this -ing form for an ongoing action or as a naming word.

    He kept justifying his choices instead of admitting the mistake.

    Justifying bad behavior only makes the problem worse.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The act of showing that something you did or believe is right or fair.

    Her constant justifying of every small choice annoyed her coworkers.

    No amount of justifying could excuse what he had done.

    Similarjustification, explanation, rationalization

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justifying is a form of justify

justify, verb: To give a good reason for something you did, chose, or believe. Full entry

Forms
justifyjustifies he/she/itjustifying -ing formjustified past tense, past participle
Spelling
justify → justifying: add -ing

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