alibiing

[US]/ˈælɪbaɪɪŋ/
[UK]/əˈlɪbaɪɪŋ/

Translation

v.providing a false alibi; making excuses to avoid responsibility
n.a claim that someone was elsewhere when a crime took place

Phrases & Collocations

alibiing oneself

trying to alibi

fabricating an alibi

Example Sentences

he was alibiing his whereabouts during the time of the crime.

she's always alibiing her late arrivals by saying she got caught in traffic.

his flimsy alibi was quickly disproven.

don't waste your time alibiing; just admit your mistake.

he tried to alibi his actions by claiming he was following orders.

the detective suspected the suspect was alibiing with a fabricated story.

she was caught alibiing after witnesses contradicted her story.

it's important to have a solid alibi if you're ever accused of something.

his alibi was airtight, leaving no room for doubt.

he couldn't alibi his way out of this one; the evidence was too strong.

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