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apologetics

[uh-pol-uh-jet-iks] / əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪks /
NOUN
apologia
Synonyms
STRONG
apology defense excuse explanation pretext
WEAK
apologetic
NOUN
defense
Synonyms
STRONG
answer apologia apology argument cleanup cop-out exculpation excuse exoneration extenuation jive plea rationalization rejoinder reply response retort return story vindication whitewash
WEAK
apologizing 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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