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alibi

[al-uh-bahy] / ˈæl əˌbaɪ /
NOUN
defense against charges of wrongdoing; evidence of absence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excuse justification pretext
STRONG
account affirmation allegation answer assertion assurance avowal case cover declaration explanation plea profession proof reason reply retort stall statement vindication
WEAK
airtight case cop-out fish story song and dance
Antonyms
STRONG
denial question request

Example Sentences

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The person in question had no alibi for the night of the murder and had failed two polygraph tests, according to police records.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Ford determined that Hatley was the only person who couldn’t provide an alibi for the night of the murder.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

That alibi was outlined thoroughly in court during McCullagh's trial, with the jury shown a video of him asleep in front of the TV during the World Cup final.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Forensic analysis would show that the content creator's supposed alibi – a six-hour video game live stream broadcast the night Natalie died – was not live at all but pre-recorded days before.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

She continued with her rebuttal to the very idea that Walter would need an alibi, which seemed to generate support among the crowd.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson