excusing

verb

  1. 1

    To forgive; to pardon.

    “I excused him his transgressions.”
  2. 2

    To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.

    “I excused myself from the proceedings to think over what I'd heard.”
  3. 3

    To 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. 4

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

Synonyms

noun

  1. 1

    The act of making an excuse.

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