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Excuse

🔄 Synonyms of "Excuse"

13 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
exemptverb	Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc.
explainverb	(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
relieveverb	(transitive) To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.
condoneverb	(transitive) To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
justifyverb	(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
alibinoun	(law) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed.
pardonnoun	Forgiveness for an offence.
rationalizeverb	To justify a discreditable act, or irrational behaviour.
let offverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To forgive and not punish.
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
self-justificationnoun	Justification of oneself.
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]
beg offverb	(idiomatic) To obtain somebody's permission to skip or cancel an event that one has previously arranged with them.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Excuse"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
pardonnoun	Forgiveness for an offence.
condoneverb	(transitive) To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
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
beg offverb	(idiomatic) To obtain somebody's permission to skip or cancel an event that one has previously arranged with them.
alibinoun	(law) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed.
justifyverb	(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
relieveverb	(transitive) To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.
self-justificationnoun	Justification of oneself.
explainverb	(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
rationalizeverb	To justify a discreditable act, or irrational behaviour.
let offverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To forgive and not punish.
exemptverb	Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc.
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]
forgiveverb	(transitive) To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.
forgivenessnoun	The action of forgiving.
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).
sorrynoun	(of a person) Regretful or apologetic for one's actions.
absolveverb	(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt.
pleanoun	An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
letverb	(transitive) To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).