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justifier

justifier

1 7.1
A person who gives reasons to support a policy or action
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪər/
translation icon : justificador

Examples

  • It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

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  • This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

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  • As a side note, it is interesting that in the public narratives (propaganda) about the US, Israel, and the Middle East, we don't hear the "democracy" meme anymore as the justifier for the rubes.

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  • However, God is also declared righteous or seen to be perfectly righteous (see Romans 3:24-26) when He justifies sinners because in Christ alone He can be just and justifier.

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  • The politician became known as a justifier for controversial policies by presenting compelling arguments in favor of their implementation.

  • She acted as a justifier for the new regulations, explaining how they would benefit the environment and public health.

  • As a justifier of the tax reforms, he provided several studies that demonstrated their long-term economic benefits.

Synonyms

advocate
vsjustifier
282 4.1

A person who supports a cause or policy in public

often defends policies by giving reasons rather than only recommending them
proponent
vsjustifier
104 5.2

A person who supports an idea, plan, or cause

focuses on defending with reasons rather than acting simply as a backer
apologist
vsjustifier
34 7.9

A person who argues for a belief or policy

focuses on defending policies and actions rather than beliefs
vindicator
vsjustifier
1 8.7

A person who defends a belief, policy, or organization against criticism

gives reasons to defend policies or actions, not just respond to attacks
advocator
vsjustifier
  • Archaic
6.8

A person who supports and speaks for a cause

focuses on explaining and justifying policies or actions rather than promoting

Antonyms

563 3.0

A person who often finds fault and speaks harshly about others

3.4

On the other side in a fight, game, or argument

How Supportive

advocate
282 4.1
defender
252 2.8
justifier
1 7.1
sympathizer
37 4.8

Surface Forms

justifier singular
justifiers plural

Morphology

justifier = justify (transparent) = just + ify + er

The agentive suffix '-er' is a standard, productive way to form 'one who does X' from the verb 'justify'.

Etymology

Justifier starts with the root just-, which means 'right' or 'fair' and appears in everyday words like just and justice. Think of it as justify + -er: a justifier is someone who gives reasons to show that something is 'right' or 'fair'.