Apologize

//əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz//

Word Type

Verb

The word "apologize" can be used as a verb.

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Derived Terms

apologiser apologist apologizable apologization apologizer apologizingly overapologize preapologize reapologize unapologizing

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

acknowledge defend fend for recognise recognize support

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Related Terms

apologetics apology

Related Terms

acknowledge amends apologetics apologia apologist apology defense excuse fault offense regret

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