apologizing

NOUN

defense

Synonyms

STRONG

answer apologetics apologia apology argument cleanup cop-out exculpation excuse exoneration extenuation jive plea rationalization rejoinder reply response retort return story vindication whitewash

WEAK

excusing explaining fish story off-time song and dance

Antonyms

STRONG

charge indictment question request

WEAK

betrayal capitulation desertion flight surrender yielding

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apologizing

In a bid to unite the right before the convention, Flavio this week posted a video apologizing to Michelle, who quickly accepted the gesture of reconciliation.

From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026

Video of the incident showed Smith apologizing to Jackson shortly afterward, saying he was acting in character and believed the 25-year-old was a “worker,” meaning he was involved in the wrestling show.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

Nearby, Torres kept apologizing to people who asked for his business card — he didn’t have any on him.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

The case ended with the IRS formally apologizing to Griffin and pledging to improve data security.

From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026

But then if it was an accident, why would the culprit duck into the doorway, instead of just apologizing?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

apologizing

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