EXCUSE
Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 17
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
- “Tell me why you were late – and I don't want to hear any excuses!”
- “He's a sorry excuse of a doctor.”
- “I excused him his transgressions.”
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