apology

Definition

  • noun: a statement saying that you are sorry about something
  • noun: a formal justification
  • + 'for'
  • synonyms: excuse, justification, makeshift

Examples

  • He 'offered no apology for' his bad behavior. [=he didn't say he was sorry for acting badly]

  • The company issued/delivered an official 'apology' to its customers for its error.

  • He's a poor/sad 'apology for' a father. [=he's a bad father]

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