n.
1.
Defence, vindication, justification.
2.
Excuse, plea, explanation, extenuation, acknowledgment, reparation, amende honorable .
3.
Makeshift, mere excuse, poor excuse, temporary substitute.
n.
1.
Defence, vindication, justification.
2.
Excuse, plea, explanation, extenuation, acknowledgment, reparation, amende honorable .
3.
Makeshift, mere excuse, poor excuse, temporary substitute.
Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms. Словарь английских синонимов. 2012