| Main Entry: | defensible |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | justifiable |
Synonyms: |
condonable, defendable, excusable, fit, logical, pardonable, permissible, plausible, proper, tenable, valid, vindicable, warrantable |
| Notes: | defendable means capable of being protected or justified; defensible means capable of being defended or justified; defensive means attempting to justify or defend |
Antonyms: |
indefensible, invalid, unjustifiable, unvindicable |
| Main Entry: | excusable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | allowable |
Synonyms: |
all right, condonable, defensible, exculpatory, explainable, fair, forgivable, justifiable, minor, moderate, not too bad, okay, pardonable, passable, permissible, plausible, reasonable, remittable, reprievable, slight, specious, temperate, tenable, trivial, understandable, venial, vindicable, vindicatory, warrantable, within limits |
Antonyms: |
blameable, inexcusable, unallowable, unforgivable, unjustifiable |
| Main Entry: | justifiable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | reasonable, well-founded |
Synonyms: |
acceptable, admissible, allowable, condonable, defensible, excusable, fair, fit, forgivable, lawful, legit, legitimate, licit, logical, pardonable, probable, proper, reasonable, remissible, right, rightful, sound, suitable, tenable, understandable, valid, vindicable, warrantable |
Antonyms: |
unjustifiable, unreasonable, unwarranted |
| Main Entry: | tenable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | reasonable |
Synonyms: |
arguable, believable, condonable, credible, defendable, defensible, excusable, impregnable, justifiable, maintainable, plausible, rational, reliable, secure, sound, strong, trustworthy, viable, vindicable, warrantable |
Antonyms: |
irrational, unbelievable, unjustifiable, unreasonable, untenable |