credibleexcuse
nounUK /ˈkrɛdɪbəl ɪkˈskjuːz/
US /ˈkrɛdəbəl ɪkˈskjuz/
A reason that people believe is true.
Her credible excuse for being late was that the bus broke down.
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2. A reason that sounds true but might not be.
He gave a credible excuse, but nobody could check it.
3. A believable reason used to avoid blame.
The student offered a credible excuse for missing homework.
4. A story that makes people trust your reason.
Her calm voice made the credible excuse even stronger.