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copout Synonyms
Another word for copout
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• noun (Context 1)
An instance of avoiding a commitment, responsibility, or difficult situation, or a weak excuse used to justify such avoidance.
Usage Example
"Blaming the project's delay entirely on minor software glitches felt like a convenient cop-out."
Strongest
cop-out
evasion
Strong
excuse
pretext
dodge
sidestep
Weak
alibi
Opposites of copout
The opposite of copout shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
accountability
confrontation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Copout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/copout