💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Apologising"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| rationalizeverb | To 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 |
| apologizingnoun | The 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 |
| apologynoun | An 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 |
| apologetic | Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing. |
| apologuesnoun | A short story with a moral, often involving talking animals or objects; a fable. |
| apologetically | In an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse. |
| apologiesnoun | A list of people unable to attend a meeting, typically presented as the first item on the agenda. |
| apologeticalnoun | apologetic |
| contritionnoun | The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse. |
| contrite | Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions. |
| sorry for | — |
| apologianoun | A 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. |
| apologeticsnoun | The field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position, or of religious or occult doctrines. |
| repentingnoun | repentance |
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