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apology
noun
(a-pol-o-gy)
a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
Synonyms:
apologia
,
apology
noun
(a-pol-o-gy)
a poor example
Synonyms:
excuse
,
Examples:
It was an apology for a meal.
apology
noun
(a-pol-o-gy)
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
Examples:
He wrote a letter of apology to the hostess.
Words Related to
apology
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apologia
,
apologize
,
apologizing
,
apologized
,
apologizes
,
contrition
,
sorry
,
regret
,
reparation
,
remorse
,
forgiveness
,
regrets
,
pardon
,
repentance
,
condoning
,
excuse
,
plea
,
admiration
,
alibi
,
justification
,
glorification
,
apologise
,
advocacy
,
repair
,
pretext
,
apologised
,
cop-out
,
mea culpa
,
acknowledgment
,
reprimand
,
sympathy
,
remark
,
confession
,
rebuttal
,
resignation
,
accusation
,
slur
,
outrage
,
embarrassment
,
apologizer
,
disrespect
,
retraction
,
explanation
,
excusation
,
rebuke
,
olive branch
,
condolences
,
atonement
,
scolding
,
denunciation
,
reparations
,
tirade
,
recompense
,
admonishment
,
statement
,
clarification
,
invitation
,
censure
,
ultimatum
,
leniency
,
outburst
,
rejoinder
,
penance
,
sorriness
,
amends
,
condemnation
,
exoneration
,
compunctious
,
letter
,
discourtesy
,
essoin
,
eulogy
,
transgression
,
absolution
,
congratulation
,
indiscretion
,
curt
,
chastisement
,
denouncement
,
riposte
,
demarche
,
snub
,
allegation
,
gaffe
,
gratitude
,
uproar
,
insult
,
outcry
,
retort
,
reproach
,
essoiner
,
disgrace
,
rant
,
overture
,
excuses
,
inquiry
,
assurances
,
expiation
,
culpa
,
misunderstanding
,
apology
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