EXCUSE
Scrabble letter values: E1X8C3U1S1E1 = 15
Definition
- noun a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.. — synonyms: alibi, exculpation, self-justification
- noun a note explaining an absence.
- noun a poor example. — synonyms: apology
- verb accept an excuse for. — synonyms: pardon
- verb grant exemption or release to. — synonyms: relieve, let_off, exempt
- verb serve as a reason or cause or justification of. — synonyms: explain
- verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. — synonyms: apologize, apologise, rationalize, rationalise
- verb ask for permission to be released from an engagement. — synonyms: beg_off
- verb excuse, overlook, or make allowances for. — synonyms: condone
Examples
- “he kept finding excuses to stay”
- “every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job”
- “his transparent self-justification was unacceptable”