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apologies

NOUN
regret
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anguish annoyance apology bitterness concern contrition disappointment discomfort dissatisfaction grief heartache heartbreak misgiving nostalgia qualm remorse repentance sorrow uneasiness worry
STRONG
affliction care compunction conscience demur dole lamentation pang penitence ruefulness scruple self-accusation self-condemnation self-disgust self-reproach woe
WEAK
regretfulness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calmness comfort contentment delight happiness joy pleasure relief satisfaction
STRONG
ignorance negligence
WEAK
contentedness

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Good Good and Callaway removed the video and issued several apologies, but they couldn’t quell the blowback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

“I wish to extend my most sincere apologies to everyone impacted by my words,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

If she’s facing a problem, apologies are issued.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

A spokesperson for the Met said they "recognise the considerable distress caused to Mr Linehan, and have offered our sincere apologies".

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Miss E. is looking over my shoulder as I write, and tells me not to interrupt my story with any more apologies.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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