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justify
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People can always find a way to justify any action, no matter how evil.
Nothing can justify your behaviour.
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excuse
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legitimate
Don't legitimate me. I know it is my fault.
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plead
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legitimize
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legitimise
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exonerate
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exculpate
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legitimatize
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legitimatise
Don't legitimatize me. I know it is my fault.