Excusing

verb

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.verbTo forgive; to pardon.

"I excused him his transgressions."

2.verbTo allow to leave, or release from any obligation.

"I excused myself from the proceedings to think over what I'd heard."

3.verbTo provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.

"You know he shouldn't have done it, so don't try to excuse his behavior!"

4.verbTo relieve of an imputation by apology or defense; to make apology for as not seriously evil; to ask pardon or indulgence for.

5.nounThe act of making an excuse.

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