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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She wants to see the final draft of an apology before fully embracing it.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The next morning, the Huskies posted Auriemma’s first apology on X.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Everybody would love an apology letter,” said defense attorney Bart Kasperowicz.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

After he published his apology letter, “Bully” was set for March 20.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Not without a serious, and Seven was talking mega, apology.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega