| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| defences | Attempted justification or vindication of something |
| blocked | Put an obstacle in the way of (something proposed or attempted) |
| apologetics | Reasoned arguments or writings in justification of something, typically a theory or religious doctrine |
| apologies | A reasoned argument or writing in justification of something, typically a theory or religious doctrine |
| apologetic | Of the nature of a formal defense or justification of something such as a theory or religious doctrine |
| arrogates | Take or claim (something) for oneself without justification |
| arrogating | Take or claim (something) for oneself without justification |
