defensible
adjective/dɪˈfɛnsɪbəl/
Frequency rank: #15,539 most common English word
Meaning
Able to be justified or defended against criticism or attack.
Example sentence
The lawyer argued that her client's actions were defensible given the circumstances.
Synonyms & related words
- justifiable
- reasonable
- tenable
- supportable
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