Apologizing

verb

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.verb(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

2.verbTo express regret that a certain event has occurred.

3.verbTo make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.

Synonyms

excuse justify rationalize apologise apologising apology groveling apologised apologises apologetic apologues apologetically

Rhymes With

patronizing scrutinizing self-aggrandizing enterprising tantalizing mesmerizing rising demoralizing

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