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apology
[ uh-pol-uh-jee ]
noun
- a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another:
He demanded an apology from me for calling him a crook.
- a defense, excuse, or justification in speech or writing, as for a cause or doctrine.
Synonyms:
- (initial capital letter, italics) a dialogue by Plato, centering on Socrates' defense before the tribunal that condemned him to death.
- an inferior specimen or substitute; makeshift:
The tramp wore a sad apology for a hat.
apology
/ əˈ±èÉ’±ôÉ™»åÏôɪ /
noun
- an oral or written expression of regret or contrition for a fault or failing
- a poor substitute or offering
- another word for apologia
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- °ù±ð·²¹Â·±è´Ç±ô·´Ç·²µ²â noun plural reapologies
- ²õ³Ü·±è±ð°ù·²¹Â·±è´Ç±ô·´Ç·²µ²â noun plural superapologies
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of apology1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
She needed to take a second DNA test before the NHS trust involved accepted its historic mistake and made a "very lovely" apology.
Tarkowski was seen speaking to Mac Allister on the pitch at the final whistle and said the Argentina international had accepted his apology.
"I wish to extend my apology for the additional distress this has caused and would like to personally acknowledge the resilience of the victim over the past several years," he said.
He issued an apology and ordered an internal investigation.
The settlement included a statement in which he expressed regret for his association with Epstein but contained no admission of liability or apology.
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