What is another word for cop outs?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒp ˈa͡ʊts] (IPA) 
Cop outs are the excuses that people often make to avoid taking responsibility for their actions or decisions. There are several synonyms that can be used instead of "cop outs," including alibis, pretexts, excuses, justifications, rationalizations, and evasions. Alibis are excuses that are made to avoid being blamed for something, while pretexts are excuses that are made to hide one's true intentions. Excuses are simply reasons given to avoid doing something, while justifications are reasons given to defend one's actions. Rationalizations are logical explanations that justify one's behavior, and evasions are attempts to avoid giving a direct answer or response. All of these words can be interchanged with "cop outs" depending on the situation and context.
