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alibi Synonyms

Another word for alibi

Choosing another word for alibi depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an alleged act, typically a criminal offense, took place.

Usage Example

"The suspect provided a verifiable defense supported by security camera footage from the train station."

Strong
defense

• noun (Context 2)

An excuse or pretext offered to avoid blame or justify a failure.

Usage Example

"The coach refused to use the rainy weather as an excuse for the team's poor performance."

Strongest
excuse
Strong
pretext
justification
explanation

• verb (Context 3)

To provide an alibi for someone, or to offer an excuse on one's own behalf.

Usage Example

"His neighbor agreed to vouch for him by testifying that they were repairing a fence together that afternoon."

Strong
vouch for
excuse
exculpate

Opposites of alibi

The opposite of alibi shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incriminate
implicate
See all opposites of alibi

• Nearby Words

algorithmic
algorithmically
alias
alibi
alien
alienate
alienated

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Alibi. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/alibi
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