💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Apologizing"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| excuseverb | (transitive) To forgive; to pardon; to overlook. |
| justifyverb | (transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for. |
| rationalizeverb | To justify a discreditable act, or irrational behaviour. |
| apologiseverb | Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of apologize. [(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] |
| apologisingnoun | Alternative form of apologizing [The act of making an apology.] |
| 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). |
| grovelingnoun | The act of one who grovels. |
| apologisedverb | — |
| apologisesverb | Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of apologize. [(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. |
| make amendsverb | (idiomatic) To repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress. |
| remorseful | (of a person) Feeling or filled with remorse. |
| sorry for | — |
| repentant | Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing. |
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