justifier
- noun
- /ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪər/
Examples
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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.
Blog text (22) -
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.
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She acted as a justifier for the new regulations, explaining how they would benefit the environment and public health.
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As a justifier of the tax reforms, he provided several studies that demonstrated their long-term economic benefits.
Synonyms
A person who supports a cause or policy in public
A person who supports an idea, plan, or cause
A person who argues for a belief or policy
A person who defends a belief, policy, or organization against criticism
A person who supports and speaks for a cause
Antonyms
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
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'.