EXCUSE

Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 17

Scrabble letter values: E1X8C3U1S1E1 = 15

Definition

  1. noun a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.. — synonyms: alibi, exculpation, self-justification
  2. noun a note explaining an absence.
  3. noun a poor example. — synonyms: apology
  4. verb accept an excuse for. — synonyms: pardon
  5. verb grant exemption or release to. — synonyms: relieve, let_off, exempt
  6. verb serve as a reason or cause or justification of. — synonyms: explain
  7. verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. — synonyms: apologize, apologise, rationalize, rationalise
  8. verb ask for permission to be released from an engagement. — synonyms: beg_off
  9. 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”

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