51 Synonyms for Alibi: front, gloss, pretense

Q: What does alibi mean?

(n): the plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove that he was in another place when the alleged act was committed; as, to set up an alibi; to prove

alibi (51 synonym found)

Alibi has 51 synonyms. The top synonyms for alibi are front, gloss, pretense, apology, pretension, protestation, refuge, show and 43 more. Another word for alibi is front. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for alibi?

A common synonym for alibi is front. Other synonyms include gloss, pretense, apology, pretension.

How many synonyms does alibi have?

Alibi has 51 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does alibi mean?

Definition of alibi:

(n) : the plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove that he was in another place when the alleged act was committed; as, to set up an alibi; to prove an alibi. The Criminal Law Deskbook (1988; ISBN 0820512176) states: "Alibi is different from all of the other defenses...it is based upon the premise that the defendant is truly innocent."

(v) : to provide an alibi for; to provide an excuse for

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