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apologizing

NOUN

defense

Synonyms

STRONG

answer apologetics apologia apology argument cleanup cop-out exculpation excuse exoneration extenuation jive plea rationalization rejoinder reply response retort return story vindication whitewash

WEAK

excusing explaining fish story off-time song and dance

Antonyms

STRONG

charge indictment question request

WEAK

betrayal capitulation desertion flight surrender yielding

Example Sentences

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Nearby, Torres kept apologizing to people who asked for his business card — he didn’t have any on him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The case ended with the IRS formally apologizing to Griffin and pledging to improve data security.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

A justice apologizing for public remarks—let alone to another member of the court—is unusual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But Jones said she found herself apologizing to Bruccoleri for "criticising and belittling" her while in character.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

His expression didn’t stop Big Ma from apologizing on my behalf.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia