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apologize

[uh-pol-uh-jahyz] / əˈpɒl əˌdʒaɪz /
VERB
express remorse, regret
Synonyms
STRONGEST
atone confess retract withdraw
STRONG
crawl purge square
WEAK
admit guilt ask forgiveness ask pardon beg pardon bow to clear oneself cop a plea cop out excuse oneself get down on knees give satisfaction make amends make reparations make up for make up with offer compensation offer excuse say one is sorry
Antonyms
WEAK
defy

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“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and concern caused to our customers,” Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun posted on the company’s website on Sunday, in a statement translated by Barron’s using online tools.

From Barron's

Later that year, he apologized and stepped down as chairman.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The comments were vulgar, offensive and false, and we apologize for the hurt they have caused,” the company said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Citi apologized for the inconvenience caused to verified cardholders, saying it was focused on improving customer service and fighting against the “growing threat of bad actors” the industry is facing.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There were no injuries or widespread internet service outages. We’ve paid for the cable line’s repair for the customer and have apologized for the inconvenience this caused them.”

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.