explained away Synonyms

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to get rid of by or as if by explanation, to minimize the significance of by or as if by explanation, to cause to seem less important by explaining

The politician's scandalous behavior was quickly explained away as a misunderstanding.
The student's poor test score was explained away as a result of being sick.
The company's financial losses were explained away due to unforeseen circumstances.
The accused criminal explained away his fingerprints on the weapon as accidental contact.
The doctor explained away the patient's symptoms as a common virus.
The scientist's controversial theory was explained away as a mere hypothesis.
The teacher explained away the student's tardiness as a transportation delay.
The athlete's positive drug test was explained away as a result of contaminated supplements.
The government's controversial decision was explained away as necessary for national security.
The CEO's unethical actions were explained away as misguided attempts to improve profitability.

to get rid of by or as if by explanation, to minimize the significance of by or as if by explanation, to cause to seem less important by explaining

explained, accounted (for),justified, attributed, rationalized,condoned, forgave, excused, absolved, exonerated

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The politician's scandalous behavior was quickly explained away as a misunderstanding.

The student's poor test score was explained away as a result of being sick.

The company's financial losses were explained away due to unforeseen circumstances.

The accused criminal explained away his fingerprints on the weapon as accidental contact.