This is the 14150th most frequent Russian word.
оправдание
Justification or excuse.
In this sentence, the word 'оправдание' refers to a reason or argument provided by the subject to explain or excuse an action or situation.
Его оправдание звучало весьма убедительно.
His justification sounded quite convincing.
Here, 'оправдание' is used in the context of excuses or attempts to justify certain actions, indicating rejection.
Она не принимала никаких оправданий за его поведение.
She did not accept any excuses for his behavior.
The word 'оправдания' in this sentence highlights the act of seeking reasons or justifications to avoid responsibility or action.