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alibi
[ˈæl.ə.baɪ]
noun
masculine
pl: alibis
álibi
1.
A claim or proof that one was elsewhere when an alleged act took place
The suspect's alibi was that he was at home watching television.
O álibi do suspeito era que ele estava em casa assistindo televisão.
2.
An excuse or explanation offered to avoid blame or responsibility
He came up with an alibi for missing the meeting.
Ele inventou um álibi para justificar sua ausência na reunião.
NYC Slang
story
Synonyms
excuse
pretext
justification
defense
Antonyms
confession
admission
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
álibi
Standard usage in legal and everyday contexts
São Paulo
álibi
Common in formal and informal speech
Rio de Janeiro
álibi
Used similarly to other regions
Portugal
álibi
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
have an alibi
provide an alibi
blow someone's alibi
check someone's alibi
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