Apology

noun

/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/

Word Frequency: 3.7

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"

Synonyms

apologia apologize sorry excuse repentance pardon forgiveness contrition cop-out remorse plea reparation

Rhymes With

ideology physiology methodology etymology scatology epistemology chronology etiology

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