Synonyms & related words for alibi

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of alibi — including excuse, pretext, explanation. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to alibi

Explore words related to alibi — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include exculpation, exculpatory, evidence, justification, excuser, exonerative, proof, justificatory. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for alibi

Common synonyms for alibi include excuse, pretext, explanation — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does alibi come from?

The word alibi breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root ali-, from Latin alius (“other, another”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.