Alibi

Synonyms of alibi

• defense
• justification
• excuse

Antonyms of alibi

• blame
• charge
• accusation

Collocations of alibi

solid alibi

Frequency: 70 %

He had a solid alibi for the time of the crime.

airtight alibi

Frequency: 60 %

The suspect provided an airtight alibi that checked out with witnesses.

ironclad alibi

Frequency: 50 %

The defendant presented an ironclad alibi that convinced the jury of his innocence.

watertight alibi

Frequency: 45 %

Her watertight alibi proved she was nowhere near the scene of the incident.

foolproof alibi

Frequency: 35 %

He thought his foolproof alibi would protect him from suspicion.

Idiomatic Expressions for alibi

• Phrase: cast doubt on someone's alibi
  Meaning: to raise suspicions or question the validity of someone's claim of being elsewhere at the time of a crime
  Usage: The security footage cast doubt on the suspect's alibi, showing him near the scene of the crime at the time it occurred.