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apology

[uh-pol-uh-jee] / əˈpɒl ə dʒi /
NOUN
offering of remorse, regret
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledgment admission amends atonement concession confession excuse explanation justification plea redress reparation
STRONG
defense extenuation mitigation vindication
WEAK
mea culpa
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial refusal repudiation
WEAK
accusation censure charge complaint condemnation criticism defiance indictment

Example Sentences

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In 2021, Rousseau also issued an apology over his lack of French proficiency.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

However, the post fell short of a formal apology, which could mean the controversy won’t end swiftly.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Now, Fielder is backing fresh calls for a formal apology from the government.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“I couldn’t even get a real apology just more pressure about signing sum papers I denied to sign over n over.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

I don’t say anything, don’t really want her apology.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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