Apologies

noun

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.nounAn expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

"The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities."

2.nounA formal justification, defence.

"The Apology of Socrates."

3.nounAnything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

"a poor apology for a hotel room"

4.interjectionExpresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.

5.interjectionUsed to correct oneself in speech.

Synonyms

apologia sorry apologise apologize excuses forgiveness justifications pardon pardons pretexts rationales regret

Rhymes With

ideologies anthologies chronologies pathologies technologies doxologies etiologies biotechnologies

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