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Apologize

//əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz//

Synonyms for "apologize" (30 found)

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General use (29)

Adj, noun, verb(1 words)

Noun, verb(2 words)

Verb(9 words)

excuse rationalize justify take back vindicate espouse apologise rationalise think better of

Adj, verb(2 words)

extenuate repent

worm out of plead guilty squirm out of do penance alibi out of apologize for cover with excuses lie out of make apology for offer excuse for plead ignorance ask forgiveness beg indulgence express regret

Phrase(1 words)

Informal (1)

Verb, slang(1 words)

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