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Apologising

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rationalizeverbTo justify a discreditable act, or irrational behaviour.
justifyverb(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
excuseverb(countable, uncountable) An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
apologizeverb(intransitive, 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
apologizingnounThe act of making an apology.
apologizesverb(intransitive, 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
apologynounAn expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
apologizedverb(intransitive, 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
apologeticHaving the character of apology; regretfully excusing.
apologuesnounA short story with a moral, often involving talking animals or objects; a fable.
apologeticallyIn an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse.
apologiesnounA list of people unable to attend a meeting, typically presented as the first item on the agenda.
apologeticalnounapologetic
contritionnounThe state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
contriteSincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.
sorry for
apologianounA written defense of a position or belief.
make amendsverb(idiomatic) To repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.
apologeticsnounThe field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position, or of religious or occult doctrines.
repentingnounrepentance

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