Apologise
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
See
apologize, apologizer.
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verb.
same as
apologize
.
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verb.
Alternative form of
apologize
.
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verb.
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
verb.
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
Word Usage
"The refusal of the cop to apologise is stupid and racist."
Etymologically Related
apologetics
apology
Form
apologist
apologizer
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
defend
fend for
support
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
color
colour
extenuate
gloss
mitigate
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
am'
daresay
dinnae
else?
have
suggests
apologize
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
apologize
excuse
justify
rationalize
variant
apologize