justify vs warrant

warrant vs justify

justify is not a noun while warrant is a noun.

justify and warrant both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
justify	No	No	Yes	No
warrant	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, warrant is a hyponym of justify; that is, warrant is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than justify:

justify: show to be right by providing justification or proof
warrant: provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

Other hyponyms of justify include excuse, explain, legitimate.

justify (noun)	warrant (noun)
	a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
	a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
	formal and explicit approval
	a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

justify (verb)	warrant (verb)
adjust the spaces between words	provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
show to be right by providing justification or proof	stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
(used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin

Difference between justify and warrant

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