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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Campbell's legal team has lodged a special defence of alibi in connection with the murder accusation.

From BBC

Lenehan has lodged a special defence of alibi on behalf of his client in connection with the murder accusation.

From BBC

It was less an expression of empathy than a preemptive alibi.

From Salon

"The alibis that were placed forward around the time of the trial; they've been blown out of the water," adds Mr Maleary.

From BBC

“Unless we know exactly what time the property was stolen, and from what address, an alibi is irrelevant.”

From Literature