apology
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- IPA /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
Noun
apology noun
- An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).“The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities.”
- A formal justification, defence.“The Apology of Socrates.”
- Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.“a poor apology for a hotel room”
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apologiaapologizesorryexcuserepentancepardonforgivenesscontritioncop-outremorsepleareparationpretextalibijustificationregret
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