self-excusing
- a word derived from excuse.
Example Sentences
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Four crucial dynamics were highlighted here: self-excusing, blame-shifting, gaslighting and normalization of the abnormal or aberrant behavior.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2016
But his portrayal of flabby, feckless, self-excusing Hialmar is hardly less so.
From Time Magazine Archive
And with this self-excusing sophistry he darted up the brook.
From In Happy Valley by Fox, John
Yet the question would be answered; and without palliation, self-excusing, or retort, he meditated.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 86, December, 1864 by Various
Moreover, Willett had shown proper deference to him, the post commander, whereas, Harris, said he, in his first impulsive, self-excusing mood, even though warranted in going, had gone without a word.
From Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War by Post, Charles J.
